Name: Gluten Free Chopped Meats and Cheese Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: about 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 head Romaine lettuce, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 large head green leaf lettuce, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 red or orange bell peppers, stems and seeds discarded, finely chopped; 3 carrots, trimmed and chopped finely; 2 cucumbers, peeled, cut lengthwise, seeds removed, sliced thinly; 1 cup small cubes of gluten-free salami or other charcuterie, optional; 4 strips of gluten-free bacon, chopped and fried until crisp; drained on paper towels, optional; 1 cup small cubes of cheddar cheese, optional; 3 tbsp sunflower seeds; 2 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 tsp finely chopped dill; Kosher or fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 1 cup low-fat buttermilk; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 tsp very finely minced fresh garlic; 2 tsp minced chives or very finely minced green onions; 1/2 tsp dried mustard; 1-1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves; 1/4 tsp dried dill weed, optional; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste