Platter Wedge Salad

1: Preheat your Traeger to 350° (or oven).

2: In a small mixing bowl, add the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Stir until evenly combined.

3: Brush each piece of bacon (top and bottom) with the balsamic glaze.

4: Place the bacon onto the grill grates horizontally, and smoke for 10-13 minutes, flipping halfway through until the bacon is golden and crispy.

5: If making in the oven, place glazed bacon on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.

6: For the blue cheese dressing, add all of the ingredients to a bowl, stir together, and store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve (up to 48 hours in advance).

7: For the salad, cut the iceberg lettuce into wedges.

8: Halve the grape tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.

9: Chop the balsamic glazed bacon.

10: On a large platter, place the wedges of iceberg salad.

11: Top each wedge with blue cheese dressing, then add the seasoned tomatoes and chopped bacon.

12: Finish with crumbled blue cheese and chives. ENJOY!