Iceberg With Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, And Bacon

Name: Iceberg With Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, And Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup walnuts; 4 slices bacon; 8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled, divided; 1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 5 teaspoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 head of iceberg lettuce, cut crosswise into four 1-inch-thick slices; 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered; 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon

Servings: persons

1 cup walnuts
4 slices bacon
8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled, divided
1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
5 teaspoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon hot sauce
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 head of iceberg lettuce, cut crosswise into four 1-inch-thick slices
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Let cool; coarsely chop.
2
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning halfway through, until brown and crisp, 8-10 minutes total. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Let cool; crumble.
3
Place half of blue cheese in a medium heatproof bowl and microwave on medium until melted, about 1 minute (this will make it easier to whisk). Add creme fraiche, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, and hot sauce to blue cheese and whisk until smooth; season dressing with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until cold, at least 30 minutes.
4
Place 1 slice of iceberg lettuce on each plate and spoon about 1/4 cup dressing over each. Top with walnuts, bacon, celery, tomatoes, tarragon, and remaining blue cheese.
5
Dressing can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled.

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup walnuts, 4 slices bacon, 8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled, divided, 1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream, and more.

Yes, Iceberg With Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, And Bacon falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!