A crisp, colorful salad that leans on layers instead of fuss: crunchy lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and plenty of Asher Blue, all pulled together with a tangy buttermilk dressing.
Ingredients:
- 1 large head leaf lettuce, washed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cooked bacon pieces
- 1 ripe avocado, cored and cubed
- ½ cup Asher Blue cheese, crumbled (about ½ lb. worth of cheese)
- 6 large basil leaves, cut into thin strips
Instructions:
- Cut the base off the leaf lettuce and arrange the leaves on a large platter or in a bowl.
- Layer the cherry tomatoes, bacon, avocado, and blue cheese on top of the lettuce, then finish with the fresh basil strips. If you're not serving right away, hold off on cutting the avocado until just before serving to keep it from browning.
- Serve immediately with the buttermilk dressing.
Buttermilk Dressing
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise (we prefer Sir Kensington's)
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Pinch of sea salt
- A couple twists of black pepper
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk together.