Iceberg Hearts with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this refined yet simple recipe for Iceberg Hearts with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette. Crisp wedges of iceberg lettuce form the perfect blank canvas for a tangy, creamy vinaigrette made with crumbled blue cheese, olive oil, and a hint of honey for balance. Accented with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh chives, and an optional sprinkle of crispy bacon, this dish combines irresistible textures and bold flavors in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect as an appetizer or a refreshing side dish, this recipe is ideal for entertaining or adding a touch of sophistication to your weeknight meals. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or indulging in a light lunch, this vibrant dish is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce
- 100 grams Blue cheese
- 60 milliliters Olive oil
- 30 milliliters White wine vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic
- 10 grams Honey
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 5 grams Chives
- 150 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 50 grams Crumbled bacon (optional)
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the iceberg lettuce and cut the head into quarters. Trim the tough core from each quarter to create wedge-like 'hearts.' Rinse gently under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, crumble the blue cheese and mash half of it with a fork to form a paste-like consistency. Reserve the rest for topping.
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove. Add it to the bowl with the blue cheese paste.
Whisk in the olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is emulsified and creamy.
Finely chop the chives and set a small portion aside for garnish. Stir the rest into the vinaigrette for an added layer of flavor.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and arrange them alongside the lettuce hearts on a serving platter.
Drizzle the blue cheese vinaigrette generously over the lettuce hearts and cherry tomatoes.
Sprinkle the reserved blue cheese crumbles, chopped chives, and optional crumbled bacon over the top for added texture and flavor.
Serve immediately as an appetizer or light side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1261 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.4 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.9 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 125 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 4576 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.4 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 47.8 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 700 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 2047 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
