To prepare the ranch dressing, combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
To prepare the salad, divide the Romaine lettuce among four serving bowls and top each bowl with equal amounts of bacon, hard-boiled egg, chicken breast, avocado, cucumber, and blue cheese. Top with the fresh chives and serve immediately with the ranch dressing and/or fresh lime wedges on the side.
Tip: For best results, prepare the ranch dressing the night before to give the flavors a chance to develop.No buttermilk? Make your own! Use ¾ of a teaspoon of lemon juice, then add enough milk to fill a ¼ cup. Allow to stand for 5 minutesTo substitute dried spices for fresh, use half the amount.
fresh chives - substitute just under 2 teaspoon freeze dried chives
fresh dill - substitute 1.5 tsp
fresh parsley - substitute 1.5 tsp
Notes
Tip: For best results, prepare the ranch dressing the night before to give the flavors a chance to develop.No buttermilk? Make your own! Use ¾ of a teaspoon of lemon juice, then add enough milk to fill a ¼ cup. Allow to stand for 5 minutesTo substitute dried spices for fresh, use half the amount.
fresh chives - substitute just under 2 teaspoon freeze dried chives