Bleu Iceberg Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

apple smoked bacon maytag bleu cheese tomatoes pecans

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Bacon
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lay the apple smoked bacon slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
2
Prepare the Salad Base
While the bacon is baking, wash the iceberg lettuce and tomatoes. Chop the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl. Dice the tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
3
Prepare the Pecans
If using raw pecans, toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Let them cool before adding to the salad.
4
Add the Cheese
Crumble the Maytag bleu cheese and sprinkle it over the salad mixture in the bowl.

5
Combine Ingredients
Add the crumbled apple smoked bacon and toasted pecans to the salad bowl with the iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and bleu cheese.
6
Toss and Serve
Gently toss all the ingredients together until evenly mixed. Serve immediately as a fresh and hearty salad.