Ingredients

  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4 wedges
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 pint grape tomatoes
  • 2 strips bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion

Method

  • Heat a grill or grill pan and place the lettuce wedges on a platter.
  • Prepare the vinaigrette by briskly whisking together the Dijon, vinegar, and garlic.
  • Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking to create an emulsion.
  • Add the sugar and blue cheese, and whisk gently to mix.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Lightly oil the tomato slices, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill until slightly charred on the outside and then transfer to the platter with the lettuce wedges.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the lettuce and tomato and top with bacon and red onion.