Kardea’s Chef’s Salad

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Buttermilk Ranch Dressing:

3/4 cup whole buttermilk

1/2 cup mayonnaise 

1/2 cup sour cream 

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 

1/2 teaspoon onion powder 

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 

Chef’s Salad:

1 large head green leaf lettuce, chopped (8 cups)

3 cups Sourdough Croutons (see recipe below)

2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 

1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar

1 cup julienned carrots (see Cook's Note)

1 cup julienned cucumbers 

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 

3 hard-cooked eggs, sliced 

2 slices country ham, browned and chopped (see Cook's Note)

Sourdough Croutons:

3 cups cubed sourdough bread (stale bread is best)

2 tablespoons olive oil 

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan (from a can; not fresh) 

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper