A protein-packed salad featuring crispy bacon, seared ground beef, fresh vegetables, and blue cheese, all tossed together and drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.
1: Place the bacon slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 375°F for about 25 minutes or until crispy.
2: Let the bacon cool on a paper towel-lined plate and then chop into fine bits.
3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef in large chunks and sear for 2-3 minutes per side.
4: Add burger seasoning, yellow mustard, and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet and chop the beef into fine pieces as it cooks.
5: Remove cooked beef from heat and let it cool slightly.
6: In a large salad bowl or on individual plates, arrange chopped iceberg lettuce as the base.
7: Top with cooked ground beef, chopped tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
8: Sprinkle blue cheese or Gorgonzola chunks over the salad and add the chopped bacon bits.
9: Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette or glaze and season with salt and pepper to taste.
