Chopped Salad

2 - 3 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 lemon
1 7 - 8 oz carton sour cream or creme fraiche

2 hearts of romaine lettuce
1 cup corn
4 oz green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch lengths
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives
salt
pepper
1 avocado, cut into chunks
6 slices bacon, crisp cooked and chopped

peel garlic, split lengthwise and cop garlic with generous sprinkling of kosher salt. Rub garlic and salt together with flat side of blade to work it into a fine paste. Transfer to small bowl and squeeze lemon over garlic catching seeds. Stir in an additional sprinkling of salt and allow to stand for 10 - 15 minutes. Wick in sour cream or creme fraiche and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Combine coren, beans, tomatoes, and cucumber. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and half the chives. Ad 2 - 3 spoonfuls of dressing and toss gently. sample to make sure you have the right amount of dressing.

Add lettuce and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and most of remaining chives. Add additionle drizzle of dressing. Just before serving add avocado and bacon.

Makes 8 servings

Got recipe from BHAG June 2010