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Wedge salad with bacon and buttermilk dressing

An easy side, this wedge salad with bacon and buttermilk dressing is ready in just minutes.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 273kcal
Author Rachel Ballard

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup real mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh chives
  • teaspoon the zest of one small lemon about 1/2 or so
  • 4 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce or greens of your choice

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients except the lettuce and bacon to the bowl of a food processor or into a mixing bowl and process until thoroughly combined.
  • If using a head of lettuce, remove the loose outer leaves, remove the core and slice the head into wedges about 4" thick or so.
  • Cover with about 1/3 cup dressing and sprinkle with bacon.
  • Serves 4, makes about a pint of dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 492mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 503IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg