Pear of Hearts Salad with Yogurt Herb Ranch Dressing

This is the best ranch dressing ever; one taste and you'll wonder why you ever need to buy pre-made dressing again. You can also add a touch of minced garlic to the recipe.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup plain yogurt		1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons milk		1 to 2 romaine hearts (about 8 to 10 leaves)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice		1 red d'anjou pear, cored and cut into wedges
1 teaspoon dried herbs de Provence		2 tablespoons toasted almonds
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

directions

Prep: 15 min Total: 15 min (Quick)

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1
Combine all the dressing ingredients in a container with a fitted lid and shake. Can be made a day in advance and refrigerated.
2
Place the lettuce, pears and almonds in a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Place on a platter to share or 2 salad plates. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. If you prefer, you can serve the salad with the dressing on the side.

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Pear of Hearts Salad with Yogurt Herb Ranch Dressing

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