Keto Classic Wedge Salad

This Classic Wedge Salad is crisp, creamy, and incredibly refreshing—a timeless American steakhouse favorite that never goes out of style. With crunchy iceberg lettuce wedges, juicy cherry tomatoes, crispy bacon, and a rich blue cheese dressing, this salad brings bold flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for keto lovers, low-carb eaters, and anyone craving a cool, satisfying dish, this recipe shines as a side or light meal any day of the week.

What is Classic Wedge Salad?

A Classic Wedge Salad is a simple yet iconic salad made by cutting a crisp iceberg lettuce head into wedges and topping it with creamy dressing, bacon, tomatoes, blue cheese, and herbs. It’s known for its refreshing crunch and rich flavor contrast.

Why This Recipe is Special:

It’s incredibly quick—requires zero cooking besides crisping the bacon.
The combination of crunchy lettuce and creamy dressing provides an unbeatable texture.
Perfect for keto and low-carb diets due to its healthy fats and minimal carbs.
Looks gourmet but uses budget-friendly, easy-to-find ingredients.
Great for serving guests because it looks elegant with minimal effort.

Perfect For:

Weeknight dinners
Holiday or party salads
Keto or low-carb meal plans
Summer gatherings and BBQ sides
Fast-preparation meals when you want something impressive with no hassle

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

Quick & Easy: Ready in minutes with no complicated steps.
Low Carb & Keto-Friendly: Ideal for people reducing carbs but wanting full flavor.
Crowd-Pleaser: Looks gourmet and always impresses guests.
Cool & Refreshing: Perfect for warm days or when you want a light, crisp meal.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Not drying the lettuce: Wet lettuce prevents the dressing from sticking.
Cutting uneven wedges: This affects presentation and portion size.
Using warm bacon: It wilts the lettuce—cool it first.
Overdressing: A wedge needs just enough dressing to coat without soaking.

Required Equipment

Cutting board: To slice the iceberg into clean wedges.
Sharp chef’s knife: Ensures neat cuts through crisp lettuce.
Small bowl: For mixing dressing if making homemade.
Serving platter: Enhances presentation of the wedges.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 8 mins

Total Time 18 mins

Cooking Method: Sauteing

Cuisine: American

Course: Keto Salads

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Best Season: Summer

Description

A Classic Wedge Salad is a simple yet iconic salad made by cutting a crisp iceberg lettuce head into wedges and topping it with creamy dressing, bacon, tomatoes, blue cheese, and herbs. It’s known for its refreshing crunch and rich flavor contrast.

Ingredients

For the Salad:

1 large head iceberg lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped

For the Dressing

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup blue cheese, crumbled
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
Salt to taste

Instructions

1
Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Let cool completely, then crumble and set aside.
2
Remove any wilted outer leaves from the iceberg lettuce. Cut the head into 4 equal wedges, keeping the core intact to hold each wedge together.
3
Arrange the wedges on a large serving platter. Spoon the blue cheese dressing generously over each wedge.
4
Top with cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, blue cheese, and chopped chives.
5
Serve immediately while cold and crisp. Add extra dressing on the side if preferred.

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 4 ServingCalories:340kcalTotal Fat:29gCholesterol:40mgSodium:450mgPotassium:280mgTotal Carbohydrate:7gSugars: 5gProtein:10g

Note

Keep lettuce chilled until serving for maximum crunch.

To make ahead, prepare toppings but cut lettuce right before serving.

Perfect for keto and gluten-free diets.