Jul 14 2026

Little Gem Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Bacon | bleu cheese | red onion | easter egg radish | cashews | buttermilk ranch dressing | herbs

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash the Little Gem lettuce and cut it in half lengthwise. Slice the red onion thinly and chop the easter egg radishes into thin rounds.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the halved Little Gem lettuce, crispy bacon (chopped), sliced red onion, radish rounds, chopped cashews, and crumbled bleu cheese.

  4. 4

    Add Dressing and Herbs

    Drizzle the buttermilk ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Plate the salad and serve immediately.

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