Lettuce Boats with Bleu Cheese and Bacon
Transform your lunch or appetizer game with these irresistible Lettuce Boats with Bleu Cheese and Bacon! Crisp romaine leaves serve as the perfect low-carb "boats," loaded with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and savory crumbled bacon. Creamy bleu cheese crumbles and a drizzle of tangy dressing add indulgent flavor, while a sprinkle of red onion and optional fresh parsley give the dish a burst of color and freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this no-fuss recipe is a delightful choice for summer gatherings, keto-friendly meals, or an elevated snack that’s as delicious as it is nutritious. Perfectly balanced flavors and textures make these lettuce boats an instant favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 heads Romaine lettuce hearts
- 6 slices Bacon
- 0.5 cups Bleu cheese crumbles
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Ranch or bleu cheese dressing
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to cool and drain excess grease.
While the bacon cools, prepare the vegetables. Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves, finely dice the red onion, and chop the cucumber into small cubes. Set aside.
Separate the romaine lettuce hearts into individual leaves. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Crumble the cooled bacon into small pieces and set aside.
Lay the romaine lettuce leaves flat on a platter or large serving surface to create the 'boats.'
Evenly distribute the diced vegetables (tomatoes, onion, and cucumber) across the lettuce leaves.
Sprinkle the bleu cheese crumbles evenly over the vegetables.
Drizzle a small amount of ranch or bleu cheese dressing over each lettuce boat.
Top each boat with the crumbled bacon and season lightly with salt and ground black pepper.
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, for a pop of color.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.5 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 549 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 166 mg | 4% | |
*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.
