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Ingredients
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Salad
Homemade Avocado Ranch Dressing
Method
Salad
- 1
Prepare lettuce
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop or tear into roughly 1–1.5 inch pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Prep tomatoes and onion
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion and separate into rings. Add both to the bowl with lettuce.
- 3
- 4
Add bacon and extras
Chop the cooked bacon into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle over the salad. If using, quarter the hard-boiled eggs and add, along with croutons.
- 5
Finish and garnish
Toss the salad gently with 3/4 of the dressing (reserve remaining dressing to serve at the table). Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top and serve immediately.
Homemade Avocado Ranch Dressing
- 6
Combine base ingredients
In a blender or food processor, add the ripe avocado (scooped), mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk.
- 7
Add aromatics and seasonings
Add the chopped chives, parsley, dill, garlic clove, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), kosher salt, and black pepper to the blender.
- 8
Blend to smooth
Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. If the dressing is too thick, add water 1 tablespoon at a time (up to about 2 tablespoons) or extra buttermilk to reach desired pouring consistency.
- 9
Taste and adjust
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning: add more salt, lemon juice, or vinegar for brightness, or a touch more honey for sweetness as preferred.
- 10
Chill before serving
Transfer the dressing to a jar and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let flavors meld. Shake or stir before serving. Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.