Step 2: Make the Dressing
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk.
- Add lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Optional: Fold in chopped chives for an extra layer of flavor.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 3: Assemble the Salad
- Place the chopped lettuce into a large salad bowl.
- Scatter the cherry tomato halves, red onion slices, and crumbled bacon over the lettuce.
- Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles and diced avocado evenly on top.
Step 4: Toss or Layer
- For a mixed salad: Drizzle dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients.
- For a layered presentation: Drizzle dressing over the top without tossing, keeping a wedge-inspired look with the chopped pieces.
Step 5: Serve
- Transfer to individual plates or serve directly from the salad bowl.
- Garnish with extra chives or a few whole cherry tomatoes for visual appeal.
- Enjoy immediately while the lettuce is crisp and fresh.
Tips for the Best Chopped Wedge Salad
- Lettuce Choice: Iceberg is traditional, but you can mix with romaine or butter lettuce for extra flavor.
- Make-Ahead Dressing: The dressing can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Add Crunch: Toasted nuts or croutons can enhance texture.
- Protein Boost: Grilled chicken, shrimp, or hard-boiled eggs turn this salad into a satisfying meal.
The Chopped Wedge Salad combines the crunch of iceberg, the creaminess of dressing, and the burst of fresh toppings in every bite. It’s an easy, visually stunning dish that elevates a simple salad into a crowd-pleasing favorite.
If you want, I can also create a visual step-by-step guide with pictures for this salad—it would make it perfect for a recipe post or presentation. Do you want me to do that?
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