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Bibb lettuce wedge salad
This salad fits the bill with its buttery Bibb lettuce, crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes and rich, tangy ranch dressing.
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Ingredients
Ranch Dressing
- 2 cloves garlic, minced on a rasp
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped chives
- 1 cup (240 ml) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) onion powder
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to season
Assemble
- 1 large head Bibb lettuce, sliced into 4 wedges
- 4 thick slices bacon, cooked almost crisp and cut into 1/2 pieces
- 1 pint (570 ml) grape tomatoes, halved
- 4 eggs, hard cooked, peeled, and halved
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) slices, then quartered
- 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
- 1 cup (240 ml) sharp cheddar, grated
- Chopped chives, to garnish
- Chopped parsley, to garnish
Directions
Ranch Dressing
- In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic, chives, mayonnaise, buttermilk, onion powder, dill and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the dressing to the refrigerator until needed.
Assemble
- Place the Bibb lettuces wedges on serving plates.
- Top with crumbled bacon. Sprinkle halved cherry tomatoes around the wedge.
- Garnish attractively with halved eggs, diced onion, cucumber quarters, and avocado cubes.
- Sprinkle grated cheddar over the salad.
- Drizzle with ranch dressing.
- Garnish with chopped chives and parsley. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
