Iceberg salad, warm bacon and blue cheese dressing
6 servings
15 minutes
This salad is a harmonious blend of freshness and rich flavor that embodies the best traditions of Italian cuisine. Crispy iceberg lettuce serves as a light base, while warm bacon adds a savory, smoky note. The blue cheese dressing gives the dish a rich creamy taste with noble sharpness, creating a unique gastronomic balance. Lemon juice refreshes, and thin rings of red onion add a hint of spice. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish for a light dinner or as an exquisite appetizer for a festive table. Its simplicity in preparation makes it an ideal choice for those who want to delight themselves or guests with something special without extra hassle.
1
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, black pepper, and Tabasco. Add crumbled blue cheese and mix well. If the sauce is too thick, add a little buttermilk or milk.
- Mayonnaise: 300 g
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Freshly ground black pepper: 1 tablespoon
- Tabasco sauce: 1 teaspoon
- Blue cheese: 120 g
2
Cut the bacon into small pieces and fry in a large pan over medium heat until golden and crispy.
- Smoked bacon: 230 g
3
Place the lettuce leaves on plates. Drizzle with sauce. Then, using a slotted spoon, top with bacon. Garnish with rings of red onion and serve.
- Iceberg lettuce: 1 piece
- Red onion: 0.5 head
