Description
To appreciate this dish fully, breaking down its unique appeal helps immensely. Unlike traditional tossed green salads where leaves are chopped into bite-sized pieces, this recipe uses a whole head of iceberg lettuce cut into thick, quartered wedges. The tight structure of the iceberg lettuce holds up against heavy, creamy dressings. Cold layers of crisp leaves trap rich sauces and savory toppings inside every fold.
Ingredients
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For the Salad
- 1 large head iceberg lettuce
- 6 slices halal beef or turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Blue Cheese Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, halal-friendly
- 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the bacon:
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the halal beef or turkey bacon until crisp, about 4–5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool. Crumble into small pieces. - Make the dressing:
In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, blue cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and black pepper. For a smoother dressing, mash some of the blue cheese with the back of a spoon while mixing. - Prepare the lettuce:
Remove any damaged outer leaves from the iceberg lettuce. Cut the head into 4 equal wedges and rinse carefully. Pat completely dry. - Assemble:
Place each lettuce wedge on a serving plate. Drizzle generously with the blue cheese dressing. - Add the toppings:
Sprinkle with crumbled halal bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, blue cheese, and fresh chives. - Serve:
Finish with freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately while the lettuce is cold and crisp.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 385 kcal
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