Grilled Iceberg Wedge With Warm Bacon Dressing

Name: Grilled Iceberg Wedge With Warm Bacon Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup small cherry tomatoes; Cooking spray; 2 (1/3-in.-thick) red onion cross-sections (from 1 medium-size red onion); 1/2 large head iceberg lettuce, cut into 2 wedges; 2 thick-cut bacon slices, chopped; 3 tablespoons minced shallot; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1/4 cup sherry vinegar; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon coarse-grain Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

1 cup small cherry tomatoes
Cooking spray
2 (1/3-in.-thick) red onion cross-sections (from 1 medium-size red onion)
1/2 large head iceberg lettuce, cut into 2 wedges
2 thick-cut bacon slices, chopped
3 tablespoons minced shallot
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse-grain Dijon mustard
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

1
Preheat broiler with oven rack 5 inches from heat. Spread tomatoes in a rimmed baking sheet or ovenproof skillet. Coat with cooking spray. Broil until tomatoes pop, 3 to 4 minutes.
2
Heat a grill pan over high. Coat with cooking spray. Grill onions until browned and tender, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer onions to a small bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Coat grill pan with cooking spray. Grill cut sides of lettuce until charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
3
Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium until crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Add shallot and thyme; cook, stirring occa-sionally, 2 minutes. Stir in vinegar; remove from heat. Whisk in oil and mustard.
4
Place 1 grilled lettuce wedge on each of 2 plates. Separate onion cross-sections into rings. Arrange tomatoes and onions over and around wedges. Drizzle with bacon dressing, and sprinkle with cheese and chives.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup small cherry tomatoes, Cooking spray, 2 (1/3-in.-thick) red onion cross-sections (from 1 medium-size red onion), 1/2 large head iceberg lettuce, cut into 2 wedges, and more.

Yes, Grilled Iceberg Wedge With Warm Bacon Dressing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!