Classic wedge salad meets chopped salad in this easy side salad dish made with lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, blue cheese and chives with a light, Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing.
Chopped Wedge Salad
I love a good wedge salad, but I always end up chopping it so I can get all the flavors in one bite—so why not just serve it chopped? This version has all the classics I love: crisp bacon, tangy blue cheese, juicy tomatoes, all tossed together with my homemade blue cheese dressing. It’s the perfect side dish with steak, roast chicken, or even a hearty burger.
Why You’ll Love This Chopped Wedge Salad
I love a classic wedge salad, but I always have them chop it up for me so it’s easier to eat. If you love a wedge salad, you’ll love this healthy, homemade version.
- No knife needed at the table—every bite has bacon, blue cheese, and tomato.
- Same flavor as the classic wedge, but easier to eat and toss ahead of time.
- Pairs with everything from grilled meats to sandwiches.
Ingredients You Will Need
Here’s everything you need to make this simple side salad. See exact measurements in the recipe card below.
- Iceberg lettuce – for classic crunch or use butter lettuce, if you prefer
- Center Cut Bacon – adds salty, smoky flavor. Turkey bacon can be used if you don’t eat pork
- Tomatoes – juicy and sweet
- Blue cheese – creamy and tangy, gorgonzola can also be used
- Blue cheese dressing – use homemade Blue Cheese Dressing, it’s fresher and lighter than store-bought.
Tips and Variations
- For a lighter option, use turkey bacon and reduced-fat blue cheese.
- Try this with any lettuce, such as red leaf or green leaf lettuce.
- Swap blue cheese for Gorgonzola or Feta cheese instead.
- You can replace the Blue Cheese Dressing with homemade Ranch Dressing.
- Make it a main dish by adding grilled chicken or grilled shrimp.
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Chopped Wedge Salad
Ingredients
- 6 cups chopped Romaine, Butter or Iceberg lettuce
- 2 small tomatoes, diced (or 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes)
- 5 slices cooked center cut bacon
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
- chopped chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the lettuce in a large platter, top with tomatoes, crumbled bacon, blue cheese and serve with blue cheese dressing.
- Top with chopped chives.
