Jul 14 2026

Little Gem Salad Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Bacon, bleu cheese, red onion, easter egg radish, fresh herbs, cashews, chive buttermilk ranch

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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 slices until crispy. Remove from skillet and let them drain on a paper towel. Once cooled, chop into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and dry the Little Gem lettuce, then tear into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion and radishes.

  3. 3

    Make the Dressing

    In a bowl, mix together the buttermilk, chopped fresh herbs, salt, and pepper to taste. Crumble in the bleu cheese and stir until combined.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the Little Gem lettuce, bacon, red onion, radishes, and cashews. Drizzle the chive buttermilk ranch dressing over the top and toss gently to combine.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the salad immediately, garnished with additional herbs or bleu cheese if desired.

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