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 mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup medium or mild cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 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

Directions

1. To make the ranch, combine all of the dressing ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. If it needs thinning, add more buttermilk 1 Tbsp at a time until it reaches the consistency you like; it should stay fairly thick rather than pour like water. Transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate.
2. For the salad, portion the lettuce into 4 large salad bowls. Scatter the ham and cheese over the top, then place 1 sliced egg on each salad. Spoon or drizzle on the ranch, and serve right away once the dressing is added.