This iceberg wedge salad is loaded up with goodness from homemade blue cheese dressing, toasted walnuts and crumbled bacon. Not only is it delicious, but it is low carb, keto and gluten free.
NOT YOUR ORDINARY ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD!
I'm a sucker for a good steakhouse salad, particularly the iceberg wedge.
When you load up your fork with everything together, the result is a huge flavor bomb that gets my mouth watering just thinking about it.
For this iceberg wedge salad recipe, we are going to use some non-traditional ingredients.
Brown Butter Walnuts: if you've never tried these, they are outrageously good.
Sliced Shallots: thinly sliced shallots have a more mellow flavor than red onion and come with an undertone of garlic. It pairs gloriously with the homemade blue cheese dressing.
HOW TO CUT THE ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD
It seems simple, but when you are holding onto the head of iceberg lettuce it starts to feel a bit intimidating. Chopping the perfect wedge can be stressful!
So this is how we're going to do it:
Step 1: Take the iceberg lettuce out of the plastic.
Step 2: Turn it over so the stem side is up.
Step 3: Grab that stem tight with one hand and hold onto the head with the other. Turn the stem. It will break off fairly easily in your hand.
Step 4: Remove the stem and place the head (stem side up) on the cutting board.
Step 5: Cut the head in half, straight through to the cutting board.
Step 6: Place each side of the head cut side up with the stem side facing you. Cut into 3 wedges and repeat for the other side.
Alternate Low Carb Salads:
Looking for something other than my iceberg wedge salad recipe? I've got you covered:
Check out this Tomato Feta Salad... it's low carb, keto and perfect as a side dish.
Or, take a look at my Cucumber Feta Salad. It's super fast and super delicious.
Love bacon? How about making a bacon dressing? Give it a shot on my Traditional French Frisee Salad. It's even got a poached egg!
My easiest and most favorite low carb and keto salad is my Bacon Avocado Salad. It's delightfulness rests in just how simple it is to make.
What to serve with an Iceberg Wedge Salad:
If you're wondering what to serve with this blue cheese covered wedge salad, let me give you some suggestions:
Steak:
The Porterhouse Steak. The name says enough.
Flat Iron Pan Seared Steak. Again, the name says enough.
Pork:
Grilling Pork Chops to Perfection. The perfect companion for this hearty salad.
Perfect Pan Seared Pork Chops. Full of flavor and delicious.
Ultimate Iceberg Wedge Salad
This recipe for the ULTIMATE Iceberg Wedge Salad will blow your mind with homemade blue cheese dressing, bacon bits, shallots and brown butter walnuts. Delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 Head Iceberg Lettuce
- 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes, quartered or halved.
- 1 Shallot, peeled and sliced very thin
- ¼ Cup Blue Cheese Crumbles, preferably Maytag
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- ½ Cup Walnuts, chopped
- 1 Pinch Kosher Salt
- 4 Strips Oven Cooked Bacon, chopped fine
- 1 Recipe Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
Instructions
Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
- First make the homemade blue cheese dressing, unless you're going to use a bottled blue cheese dressing. I know you're going to love this one though- give it a try!
For the Brown Butter Walnuts
- Add the walnuts to a pan over medium-high heat. Toast for a minute or two. When the become fragrant, it's time to add in the butter and pinch of salt.
- Let the butter melt and then stir occasionally until the butter browns. If the pan starts to smoke, remove from the heat immediately and allow to cool, stirring constantly.
- Set aside to cool.
For the Iceberg Wedge Salad
- Core the lettuce head (suggestion on how to do this easily listed above in the post), and slice in half, then into wedges.
- Add each wedge to a plate. Add the tomatoes to each plate.
- Cover the wedges with some blue cheese dressing. The dressing acts as the glue to keep the toppings stuck to the salad.
- Top with the walnuts, shallots, chopped bacon and crumbed blue cheese.
- Admire your work and dig in. Happy eating!
Notes
Check out the Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe!
If you are going to use store bought blue cheese dressing, please be sure to read the ingredients label as many have sugar and hidden gluten.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
¼ Head Iceberg LettuceAmount Per Serving Calories 297Total Fat 26.5gCholesterol 32.4mgSodium 294mgCarbohydrates 8.3gNet Carbohydrates 5.3gFiber 3gSugar 4.5gProtein 9.1g
Please note that the nutrition information for this recipe is provided by Nutrifox and may not be 100% accurate.
Butter Drunk Walnuts???? Oh my goodness sign me up! I love the addition of the shallots. Super tasty! Perfect warm up for a fat juicy steak...
Hi Erin:
The perfect warm-up for a juicy steak, you're absolutely right!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Take care and happy eating!
Scott
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Loved the dressing, super easy and delicious. Didn't have walnuts, but can't wait to try that tomorrow!
Hi Mark:
Thanks for stopping by and giving this recipe some lovin'. How was it with walnuts?
Have a great day in the kitchen!
Scott
This dressing is the Bomb! Oh my goodness! I have been on the hunt for years, trying different recipes, tweaking them, but there is no more need to look for another. You have a 5 Star to infinity recipe! Thank you for sharing!
Hi Ayn:
Thank you so much - I truly appreciate you trying the salad and taking the time to share your thoughts.
Have a delicious day in the kitchen,
Scott
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I made this salad last night, and it was absolutely delicious, but what made it so out-of-this-world was the homemade blue cheese dressing! Best blue cheese dressing I've ever tasted. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Hi Becky:
Thanks so much for leaving your comment- I can't tell you how much it means to me- just wonderful to hear. I love the mix between the blue cheese dressing and bacon. Yum.
Have a great day today!
Take care,
Scott
Walnuts hurt my gums, so a toss on a few shell-free salted sunflower seeds
Hi there:
Sunflower seeds work too.
Thanks for writing.
Take care and happy cooking!
Scott
I can't believe just how delicious this salad was. We made it for a group of friends who came over last night. The "BUTTER DRUNK" walnuts... wow. And make sure that you make the blue cheese dressing... but let it sit before eating for about 20 minutes. The red wine vinegar taste disappears into the perfect blue cheese dressing!
Hi Vicky:
Yes, you understood it perfectly. Thank you so much for making this delicious salad and for giving me some feedback.
Hope you have an excellent day in the kitchen!
Scott
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Hi there:
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