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Iceberg Lettuce Salad

Iceberg Lettuce Salad features crisp lettuce with savory shrimp, crispy bacon, and creamy blue cheese dressing, complemented by cherry tomatoes, red onions, and fresh herbs. Ideal for a light lunch, appetizer, or side dish.
Course Salad
Cuisine American, Seafood
Keyword Blue Cheese Dressing, Iceberg Lettuce
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
50 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 head Iceberg Lettuce
  • 1 Red Onion
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • Chives
  • Parsley
  • 1/3 cup Buttermilk
  • 4 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 4 tbsp Sour Cream
  • 2.5 oz Crumbled Blue Cheese
  • 2 tsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 8 slices Bacon
  • 1 pound Shrimp
  • 2 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Mustard Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika

Instructions

Make Blue Cheese Dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup buttermilk, 4 tbsp mayonnaise, and 4 tbsp sour cream until smooth.
  • Stir in 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce and 2 tsp red wine vinegar.
  • Add 2 minced garlic cloves and juice from half a lemon. Whisk to combine.
  • Season with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp mustard powder. Mix thoroughly.
  • Fold in 2.5 oz crumbled blue cheese and chopped chives (optional).
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Prep Produce

  • Remove the core from 1 head of iceberg lettuce. Cut into quarters, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Dry thoroughly using a salad spinner or paper towels.
  • Thinly slice 1/2 red onion and halve 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes.
  • Finely chop chives and parsley for garnish (optional).

Cook Shrimp

  • Toss 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp with 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil if necessary.
  • Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Set aside.

Cook Bacon

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
  • Arrange 8 slices of bacon in a single layer on the rack.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy. Let cool, then crumble.

Assemble the Salad

  • In a large bowl, combine chopped iceberg lettuce, sliced red onions, halved cherry tomatoes, cooked shrimp, and crumbled bacon.
  • Drizzle with blue cheese dressing and toss gently to coat.
  • Garnish with chopped chives and parsley (optional).