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.
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Ciao!
Blue cheese is one of my favorite salad dressings! I love how you’ve lightened it up with Greek yogurt!
It’s a nice touch! Thanks, Kathy!
I love a classic salad like this, Annie – you can’t go wrong! Simple, tasty and attractively served – love the greek yogurt in there too. And thank you so much for including one of my recipes – much appreciated.
Can never go wrong with a classic! Thanks, friend!
I’m with you…wedge salads are AMAZING! I especially love them in the summertime. 🙂
Mmmm – that’s when they’re the best! 🙂
This salad looks incredible, Annie! It has everything – creamy, salty, sweet, crunchy…totally drool worthy. Thanks so much for mentioning my potato salad – let’s get together for a picnic and we’ll share! xo
Awhhhh! I would love that! Bucket list! Thanks, my friend! xo
Of course I love a good wedge salad! Especially when bacon is involved and it is smothered in a tantalizing dressing. And to know that this came about because cherry tomatoes were on sale:) Beautiful – the perfect starter for any spring meal.
You never know when inspiration will hit! Thanks, friend!