Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup blue cheese or feta, crumbled
- 1/2 cup cooked corn (optional)
For the Homemade Ranch Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk (or regular milk for thinner consistency)
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. Add dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth. Adjust thickness with more buttermilk if needed. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Assemble the salad: Arrange the chopped romaine lettuce on a large platter or in a big bowl.
- Arrange rows or sections of chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, cheese, and corn on top of the lettuce.
- Drizzle with homemade ranch dressing just before serving, or serve the dressing on the side.
- Toss gently if desired, or keep it arranged for a classic Cobb presentation.
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