Categories: Salad

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon
• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, chopped into wedges
• 1/2 cup grated "supermarket" mozzarella
• Italian Ranch Dressing, recipe follows
• Pinch freshly ground black pepper
• Italian Ranch Dressing:
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
• 1 tablespoon jarred pesto
• 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon

Directions

1. Fry the bacon in a skillet until crisp, about 7 minutes. Drain on a paper towel. Chop into small pieces.

2. Arrange the chopped iceberg on a small platter, then sprinkle over the grated mozzarella and chopped bacon. Drizzle with the Italian Ranch Dressing and finish with the pepper.

3. Italian Ranch Dressing:

4. Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, Parmesan, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, pepper and lemon zest and juice in a food processor. Process until well combined.

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