This Crispy Wedge Salad with Greek Yogurt Creamy Blue & Maple Bacon is crunchy yet creamy, sweet yet spicy…I promise, your tastebuds will thank you for days!
This recipe was originally published in March of 2015. The recipe and text have been updated and I’ve added some of my favorite salad posts from blogger friends who inspire me everyday!! #ThrowbackThursday
There was a sale on cherry tomatoes. Two pints for a fair price. I picked them up with the intent to create not one but two awesome dishes. And now, as they say, the rest is history.
Don’t you just love a good wedge salad? A large wedge of cold iceberg lettuce, sharp homemade creamy blue, sweet cherry tomatoes and maple bacon?
Yep, you read that right…MAPLE BACON.
Sweet molasses maple-y flavored crispy strips enveloped in a cool salty slightly sharp blanket of creamy blue cheese dressing… mmmm – the stuff my dreams are made of.
And then, I went ahead and did something that takes our dreams and our dressing to a whole new level…
GREEK YOGURT.
By adding Greek yogurt rather than mayonnaise or sour cream, we’re adding essential nutrients that will help build muscle, keep our skin healthy and fight off illness.
Jackpot!
This is a springtime salad that speaks to me…
Healthy, simple and delicious!
Buon Appetito!
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Crispy Wedge Salad with Greek Yogurt Creamy Blue & Maple Bacon
- Category: Salad
Description
This Crispy Wedge Salad with Greek Yogurt Creamy Blue & Maple Bacon is crunchy yet creamy, sweet yet spicy…I promise, your tastebuds will thank you for days!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup crumbly blue cheese
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into quarters
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 lb. maple flavored bacon, crumbled
- Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, combine first six ingredients, whisking well. Set aside.
- Place one wedge of iceberg on its side on each plate.
- Spoon dressing on the wedge.
- Sprinkle with tomatoes and bacon.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve.
MORE SPRINGTIME SALAD INSPIRATION!
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Roasted Beet and Radicchio Salad with Wild Rice and Tangerines by Floating Kitchen
Salmon Niçoise Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette by The Beach House Kitchen
Italian Potato Salad by Pinch and Swirl
Orzo Salad with Asparagus and Spinach by Green Valley Kitchen
Classic Egg Salad Sandwich by Girl heart Food
BLT Pasta Salad by The Secret Ingredient Is
Asian Pear Salad with Honey Pale Ale Dressing & Goat Cheese Fritters by Craft Beering
Thai Cashew & Mango Slaw Salad by No Spoon Necessary
Blackberry Tarragon Salad Dressing by Kevin Is Cooking
Ciao!
So many favourites in one salad! Love the sound of that maple bacon and I much prefer yogurt salad dressings to mayo! Perfect salad for spring Annie!
Nice and light and delicious! Love that crunch! Thanks, friend!
I’m sure my taste buds will thank me Annie! This is one of my favorite salads! I bet that maple bacon is amazing!
Maple bacon is a nice touch! Thanks, friend!
LOVING this throwback, Annie! Especially since I someone missed it the first time around, and THAT is a crying shame! I’m a huge fan of wedge salads, and this one has got it goin’ on!! I’m loving that dressing and that maple bacon?! OMG! YES!! Definitely wish I was having this for lunch today! Pinned! Cheers, doll!
P.S. Thank you so much for including me in your link love! XOXO
Sometimes nothing tastes better than a crispy cold wedge salad! Unless, of course, Mango Slaw is on the menu! Thanks, friend! XOXO
Glad I got to see this beauty of a salad, Annie! Maple bacon? UM – YES PLEASE! That stuff tastes amazing and smells so good!! I can only imagine how it really amps up this salad! Seriously craving this right now for breakfast. Truth. Thank you so much for the shout out. You’re the best! XOXO
Yep – throw a crispy fried egg on the side and breakfast is done! So happy you like it! Bring on the egg salad sandwich for lunch! Thanks, dear! XOXO
I normally ignore the wedge salad on restaurant menus but this is one worth ordering! Fancy bacon, healthy dressing…so much good in here!
Thanks, Joanne!
I’m loving the flavours there – maple bacon is such an interesting addition! Gorgeous photographs too. Hope you have a lovely weekend!
Thank you, Alessandra!
Delicious! I love wedge salads. There’s a place here that adds sundried tomatoes and candied pecans. SO. GOOD.
Yours looks amazing!
This is one of my favorites, too! Thank you, Mir! Have a great weekend!
I like that you used a nice chunk of the lettuce to make a true wedge salad. This is gorgeous and the dressing is irresistable!
Thank you so much, Kelsey!!
Annie, I was reading your post and drooling on my keyboard. Like, seriously! I love how delicious this salad looks/sounds. Can’t wait to make it!
Thank you, Olivia! Enjoy!
Annie I will tell you that until now I have never eaten wedge salad! I know how sad does it sound!. This is probably the best wedge salad I have seen and all that crispy bacon on top makes me want to run to the grocery store right now and make this for lunch!
Hahhah! Well, I’d say it’s about time, my friend! I hope you like it, Ami!
This salad looks divine! Love the flavours – so tasty!
Thanks, Jess! It’s one of my favorites!
YUM! This looks amazing! I love fresh, crisp lettuce! YUM!
I agree! Cold crispy lettuce is the best! Thanks, Cailee!
Love wedge salad! Looks beautiful Annie! Need to make it 🙂
Thanks, Mira! Enjoy!
Have you seen the episode of Modern Family where Claire yells at Phil because he tried a wedge salad and raved about it after years of her trying to get him to taste it. Haha. This looks so good. I don’t eat pork bacon, but would love to substitute in some turkey bacon. 😀
Hahahah! Oh my…too many times! That’s one of our favorite episodes!! When my hubby knew I was making this he asked if I was going to reference that episode! Thanks for bringing it up! I think you’ll really like this with the turkey bacon! Have a lovely day, Erin!
Ooo…I love wedge salads! The bacon and blue cheese combo is totally making my mouth water!
Such a tasty combo! Thanks, Kathleen! Have a great weekend!
Annie, oh my gawd, this salad is gorgeous!!!!! this is like the ultimate steak house restaurant style salad . . I need to make this, like now!!! LOVE!!!!
Thank you, Alice!! Ahhh – nothing like a good wedge salad alongside a big juicy T-Bone! Now my wheels are turning!
Oh wow, maple bacon?! This sounds fantastic, Annie! And this has got to be the prettiest wedge salad that I’ve seen. I love that you used greek yogurt in here, too. So delish!
Why, thanks, Gayle! It’s a pretty one for spring, don’t you think? 🙂
Mmmmm Greek yogurt and blue cheese!? Yes please!! Simple, delicious and crunchy! I’ve not had a wedge salad in forever, but I do recall the contrasting flavors and textures and how good it was! Thank you for reminding me…. oh and the Greek yogurt part too…. I’ve not tried it on the wedge! Cheers to a sale on cherry tomatoes – clink clink! Delicious, Annie! Have a lovely weekend!
The flavors are fresh and delicious but it is its texture that I love the most. Such a simple lovely salad that makes for a great lunch! Thanks, Traci!
Well, a wedge salad is definitely a new one for me, but it looks fabulous, especially with the maple and bacon.
Oh, and I think Greek yoghurt goes well with pretty much anything – I get through buckets of the stuff! 🙂
It’s a fun presentation. 🙂 And the maple bacon adds just a touch of sweetness that complements the dressing beautifully! Thanks, Helen!