Serve: Bring the wedges to the table right away while the lettuce is cold and the bacon is still a bit warm. Serve with a steak knife and fork so everyone can cut through the wedge easily, getting a bit of lettuce, dressing, and bacon in each bite.
Variations & Tips
For a stronger blue cheese flavor, crumble an extra tablespoon or two of blue cheese over the top—this technically adds a fourth ingredient, but keeps the spirit of the original intact. If you prefer a lighter version, use a yogurt-based blue cheese dressing while keeping the same proportions. To make this salad ahead, you can cut the wedges and cook the bacon a few hours in advance; store the lettuce wrapped in paper towels in the fridge and keep the bacon covered at room temperature, then dress and assemble just before serving so the lettuce stays crisp. If you’re cooking for more people, simply use all 4 wedges and double the dressing and bacon. You can also swap the bacon for pancetta or prosciutto crisps for a slightly different texture while keeping it low carb. Finally, if iceberg isn’t your usual lettuce, know that its pale, tightly packed leaves are exactly what give this salad its signature crunch and steakhouse feel, so it’s worth seeking out for the full retro effect.
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