For the croutons:
2 to 3 slices thick bread (preferably challah or other egg bread)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic

For the blue cheese dressing:
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons buttermilk
1/4 cup chopped chives
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper

For the bacon:
3 to 4 strips thick cut pepper bacon
1/4 cup brown sugar

To build the salad:
1/2 head iceberg lettuce
1 large tomato
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup slivered red onion
Croutons
Blue cheese dressing
Chopped bacon or fried tofu
2 tablespoons chives, or chopped fresh parsley to garnish.