Fresh, crisp, and loaded with bold flavors, this wedge salad is a classic steakhouse favorite that’s easy to make at home!
This wedge salad is a simple yet elegant dish featuring crisp iceberg lettuce topped with creamy blue cheese dressing, crispy bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of chives. Perfect as a starter or a light meal, it’s a refreshing combination of textures and flavors that never goes out of style. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a salad that’s as versatile as it is delicious!
Feeds 2-4 people
Prep time 10 minutes
Cook time 10-15 minutes
Why Wedge Salad Works
Perfect Balance of Flavors: The crisp, mild iceberg lettuce acts as a refreshing base, which perfectly complements the rich, tangy blue cheese dressing, savory steak bites, and sweet cherry tomatoes. This balance keeps every bite interesting.
Satisfying Textures: The crunch of the lettuce, the creaminess of the dressing, the juiciness of the tomatoes, and the tender steak bites create a medley of textures that make the salad satisfying and enjoyable.
Customizable for Any Palate: Wedge salads are incredibly versatile. You can swap steak for grilled chicken, bacon, or shrimp, add nuts for crunch, or even use a different type of cheese dressing like ranch or goat cheese.
Visually Stunning Presentation: The quartered wedges of iceberg lettuce create a striking visual centerpiece that looks elegant yet approachable. When topped with colorful ingredients, it’s a dish that immediately grabs attention.
Ingredients For The Salad:
- 1 fillet mignon cut into small cubes(Typically wedge salad is served with bacon bits)
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce
- 4-5 cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese(you can substitute this with crumbled gorgonzola cheese)
- ½ tablespoon steak seasoning
Ingredients For Blue Cheese Dressing:
- ⅓ cup blue cheese crumbles
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Salt & pepper to taste
Assembling The Blue Cheese Dressing
Start with the Base: First, grab a mixing bowl and add the buttermilk along with ⅓ cup of crumbled blue cheese.
Mash for Texture: Then, use a fork to mash the buttermilk and crumbled blue cheese together. Continue mashing until the blue cheese breaks down into smaller pieces, creating a smooth yet slightly chunky base.
Add In the Remaining Ingredients: Next, add the rest of your dressing ingredients to the bowl, Season with salt & pepper
Mix everything Together: Mix all the ingredients together to ensure all the flavors get well incorporated
Chill the Dressing: Once the dressing is fully mixed, transfer it to a container and place it in the refrigerator. Let it chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together perfectly.
Assembling The Wedge Salad
Prepare the Steak Bites: First, slice your filet mignon into small cubes
Heat up a Skillet on Medium Heat: heat a skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, add your filet mignon cubes and season them generously with steak seasoning.
Cook and Drain: Cook the steak bites on all sides until they are golden brown. Then, transfer them to a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
Prep the Iceberg Lettuce: Next, peel off the wilted outer leaves of the iceberg lettuce. Rinse the outside thoroughly and pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Slice the Wedges: After the lettuce is dry, slice it into four equal wedges. Be sure to cut off the root edge to make the wedges easier to serve.
Assemble the Salad: Now, place each wedge onto a plate. Pour the chilled blue cheese dressing generously over the top of each wedge.
Add the Toppings: Finally, top each wedge with the cooked steak bites, cherry tomatoes, and extra crumbled blue cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy!
If you are looking for more healthy meals i recommend my Dutch Oven Roasted Chicken or Air Fryer Stuffed Eggplant
Tips for the Perfect Wedge Salad
- Choose the freshest lettuce: Crisp iceberg lettuce gives the salad its signature crunch.
- Season the steak well: Steak seasoning adds depth of flavor to the filet mignon bites.
- Chill the dressing: Letting it rest enhances its flavor and consistency.
Wedge Salad
This wedge salad is a simple yet elegant dish featuring crisp iceberg lettuce topped with creamy blue cheese dressing, crispy bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of chives. Perfect as a starter or a light meal, it’s a refreshing combination of textures and flavors that never goes out of style. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a salad that’s as versatile as it is delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 fillet mignon cut into small cubes(Typically wedge salad is served with bacon bits)
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce
- 4-5 cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese(you can substitute this with crumbled gorgonzola cheese)
- ½ tablespoon steak seasoning ⅓ cup blue cheese crumbles
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl add buttermilk and ⅓ cup of crumbled blue cheese
- Mash the buttermilk & crumbled blue cheese till the blue cheese breaks down into smaller pieces
- Then mix in the rest of the ingredients
- Once everything is mixed together place in the refrigerator
- Heat up a skillet on medium heat
- Cook your filet mignon cubes on all sides and season with steak seasoning
- Place the steak bites on a paper towel to drain any excess oil
- Peel off the wilted outer leaves of the iceberg
- Rinse and dry the outside of the lettuce
- Slice into 4 equal wedges & cut off the root edge
- Pour the dressing onto each wedge
- Top off with steak bites cherry tomatoes and crumbled blue cheese
Notes
Why Wedge Salad Works
Perfect Balance of Flavors: The crisp, mild iceberg lettuce acts as a refreshing base, which perfectly complements the rich, tangy blue cheese dressing, savory steak bites, and sweet cherry tomatoes. This balance keeps every bite interesting.
Satisfying Textures: The crunch of the lettuce, the creaminess of the dressing, the juiciness of the tomatoes, and the tender steak bites create a medley of textures that make the salad satisfying and enjoyable.
Customizable for Any Palate: Wedge salads are incredibly versatile. You can swap steak for grilled chicken, bacon, or shrimp, add nuts for crunch, or even use a different type of cheese dressing like ranch or goat cheese.
Visually Stunning Presentation: The quartered wedges of iceberg lettuce create a striking visual centerpiece that looks elegant yet approachable. When topped with colorful ingredients, it’s a dish that immediately grabs attention.
Extra Tips
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 520Total Fat: 38.3gSodium: 1689mgCarbohydrates: 16.4gProtein: 28.5g