Ham and Cheese Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded or cubed ham*
• 4 large eggs, (hard boiled, peeled and sliced)
• 24 oz iceberg lettuce blend
• 3/4 cup (3 oz) mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup (3 oz) medium or mild cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise ((I used 1/4 cup light 1/4 cup regular))
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup buttermilk, (then more as needed)
• 2 1/2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 clove garlic, (minced (1 tsp))
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt**

Instructions

1. 1

   For the ranch dressing: Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Add additional buttermilk if needed 1 Tbsp at a time to reach desired consistency (it should be somewhat thick, not very runny). Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.

2. 2

   For the salad: Divide lettuce among 4 large salad bowls. Top with ham and cheese. Add one sliced egg to each salad. Drizzle with ranch and serve immediately after adding dressing.