Keto Wedge Salad
A crisp iceberg wedge piled with crumbled bacon, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, and a thick homemade buttermilk-blue cheese dressing. At just 6.2g net carbs and 410 calories per serving, this steakhouse-style salad comes together in only 20 minutes.
Head of Nutrition · June 18, 2026
Nutrition per serving
Per serving · makes 4. Values are estimates; brands vary.
This keto wedge salad brings the steakhouse classic home with an ice-cold iceberg wedge, crispy bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a thick, tangy homemade blue cheese dressing. It comes together in 20 minutes with just 6.2g net carbs per serving.
Ingredients
- 1 large head iceberg lettuce, outer leaves removed
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, divided
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp buttermilk (or 2 tbsp heavy cream thinned with 1/2 tsp lemon juice)
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
- Freshly ground black pepper and salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Make the dressing: in a bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, white wine vinegar, and garlic powder until smooth. Fold in 1/4 cup of the blue cheese, lightly mashing some of it for a creamy, chunky texture. Season with a generous grind of black pepper and salt to taste, then refrigerate while you prep the rest.
- 2
Cut the iceberg lettuce into 4 equal wedges through the core so each wedge holds together. Rinse gently if needed and pat very dry, then place one wedge on each plate.
- 3
Spoon the blue cheese dressing generously over each wedge, letting it pool into the layers of lettuce.
- 4
Top each wedge with crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and the remaining 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles.
- 5
Finish with chopped chives and an extra grind of black pepper. Serve immediately while the lettuce is cold and crisp.
Tips & notes
- Keep the lettuce ice-cold until serving — a chilled wedge stays crisp and refreshing, while a warm one wilts fast. You can cut the wedges ahead and store them wrapped in a damp paper towel in the fridge.
- No buttermilk on hand? Thin 2 tablespoons of heavy cream with 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice and let it sit 5 minutes to lightly sour. This keeps the dressing thick and keto-friendly.
- Store leftover dressing in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. Don't pre-dress the wedges — assemble just before eating to keep everything crisp.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many carbs are in keto wedge salad?
- Each serving has 6.2g net carbs (8.4g total carbs minus 2.2g fiber), 410 calories, 14g protein, and 37g fat. This recipe makes 4 servings.
- Is iceberg lettuce keto-friendly?
- Yes. Iceberg lettuce is very low in carbs — about 2g net carbs per cup — and is mostly water, making it a perfect crisp, hydrating base for a keto salad. The carbs in this recipe come mainly from the cherry tomatoes and the dairy in the dressing.
- Can I make the dressing ahead of time?
- Absolutely. The blue cheese dressing actually improves after a few hours as the flavors meld. Make it up to 5 days ahead and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Just wait to assemble the wedges until right before serving so the lettuce stays crunchy.
