Healthy Wedge Salad Platter with The BEST Homemade Dressing

If you love a classic wedge salad recipe but want something healthier, more modern, and easier to serve—this healthy wedge salad platter is your new go-to. I gave the traditional iceberg wedge salad a fresh twist: smaller wedges for easy serving, a gorgeous presentation, and a lightened-up Greek yogurt blue cheese dressing that’s packed with flavor but not with heavy calories.

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Why This Wedge Salad Recipe Works

Let’s be honest—most restaurant wedge salads are hard to cut, drowning in dressing, and not exactly something you’d serve at a party. But this version? It’s loaded with color, crunch, and a balance of textures. The crisp iceberg lettuce is cut into smaller wedges for easier eating and served on a large wooden board or platter. It’s sprinkled with blue cheese crumbles, crumbled bacon, and hard-boiled eggs—then topped with a creamy homemade dressing made from Greek yogurt and a touch of ground black pepper.

Steakhouses, take note: this is how to do a wedge salad recipe right!

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Ingredients for the Ultimate Wedge Salad Platter

• 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 6–8 small wedges
• 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced red onion
• ½ cup blue cheese crumbles or gorgonzola
• Optional: a handful of cherry tomatoes, halved, for added color and flavor

This salad is flexible—if you prefer ranch dressing, you can swap it in. But once you try the homemade version below, you may never go back!

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Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe (with Whey or Buttermilk)

This lighter blue cheese dressing uses non-fat plain Greek yogurt as a base for extra protein and creaminess. Since I make my own yogurt, I love using a mix of milk and yogurt whey in place of buttermilk—it’s a great way to reduce food waste. But store-bought buttermilk works just as well!

Ingredients:

• ½ – 1 cup blue cheese (or about 4–6 ounces blue cheese)
• ¼ cup half milk + half yogurt whey OR sub buttermilk
• ¾ cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1–2 teaspoons garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a mason jar.
2. Shake or stir until creamy and smooth.
3. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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How to Build Your Wedge Salad Platter

1. Arrange your small iceberg wedges on a platter or wooden cutting board.
2. Drizzle or spoon your homemade blue cheese dressing generously over the lettuce.
3. Sprinkle with bacon, eggs, blue cheese crumbles, red onion, and optional cherry tomatoes.
4. Finish with a touch more ground black pepper and serve with extra dressing on the side.

How to Hard Boil Eggs (So They Peel Easily Every Time)

No wedge salad platter is complete without perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs—but if you’ve ever struggled to peel them, you’re not alone. Here’s a simple, foolproof method for making easy-to-peel hard-boiled eggs every time:

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Start with older eggs
   Fresher eggs are harder to peel. If possible, use eggs that are about 5–10 days old. They’ll separate from the shell more easily.
2. Place eggs in a saucepan
   Add your eggs to a pot in a single layer and cover them with cold water, about 1 inch above the eggs.
3. Bring to a boil
   Place the pot on the stove over medium-high heat. Once the water reaches a full, rolling boil, let it boil for 1 minute, then cover the pot and turn off the heat.
4. Let sit for 10–12 minutes
   Keep the lid on and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10–12 minutes (depending on how firm you like the yolks).
5. Transfer to an ice bath
   Immediately move the eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Chill for at least 5–10 minutes.
6. Crack and peel under running water
   Gently tap the egg all over, then roll it to loosen the shell. Peel under a small stream of cold water to help the shell slip off easily.

Pro Tips for Easy Peeling

• Add a splash of vinegar or baking soda to the boiling water—it can help loosen the shell from the egg white.
• If you’re meal prepping, store peeled eggs in cold water in the fridge and change the water daily. They’ll stay fresh for up to 5 days.
• For easier peeling later, peel the eggs right after the ice bath—the shell tends to come off more cleanly when the eggs are cold but freshly cooked.

How to Cook Crispy Bacon (Without Burning It)

What’s a wedge salad without crispy bacon? It adds the perfect salty crunch that takes the whole platter to the next level. But getting bacon just right—crispy but not burned or greasy—takes a little know-how. Here’s exactly how to do it:

Oven-Baked Bacon Method (Best for Even Crispiness)

This is my go-to method when I want evenly cooked bacon with minimal mess:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F
   Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
2. Lay bacon slices in a single layer
   Don’t overlap the slices—this helps them cook evenly.
3. Bake for 15–20 minutes
   Watch closely after 12 minutes. Thinner bacon may cook faster, while thick-cut takes a few minutes longer. You’re looking for a deep golden brown color.
4. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate
   This helps absorb excess grease and keeps your bacon crispy.

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Skillet Method (Great for Small Batches)

1. Start with a cold pan
   Lay bacon strips in a cold skillet without overlapping.
2. Cook over medium heat
   Let the bacon slowly come up to temperature. This renders the fat and prevents burning.
3. Flip as needed
   Turn the bacon every few minutes so it browns evenly.
4. Drain on paper towels
   Once crisp, remove from the pan and let it drain to preserve that crunch.

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Tips for the Best Crispy Bacon

• Don’t use high heat — this leads to burnt edges and chewy centers.
• Save the bacon fat in a jar for cooking eggs, veggies, or even drizzling over potatoes.
• Crumbled bacon is easier to make once the strips are fully cooled and crisp. Just crumble by hand or chop with a knife.

Whether you’re layering it onto your iceberg wedge salad or sneaking a few pieces before serving (we all do it!), this method guarantees bacon that’s just the right amount of crispy.

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What to Serve with This Salad Recipe

This salad makes an amazing side dish for any grilled meat. Try pairing it with:

• Bourbon steak tips

• Marinated London broil

• Grilled chicken kabobs

It brings serious steakhouse salad vibes to your home kitchen.

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When to Serve It

This wedge salad platter is just as perfect for a weeknight dinner as it is for special occasions like:

• Easter
• Mother’s Day
• Father’s Day
• Summer parties
• Potlucks and dinner parties

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Final Thoughts

This healthy wedge salad checks all the boxes: it’s beautiful, delicious, crowd-pleasing, and a little bit fancy without being fussy. The crisp iceberg lettuce, creamy Greek yogurt dressing, and flavorful toppings come together in a way that feels like a celebration—every time you serve it.

Try this upgraded salad recipe next time you want something fresh and impressive. It might just become your new favorite way to serve a wedge salad.

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