The Casa Wedge Salad

For Creamy Avocado Dressing

• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 small (seeded)jalapeño
• 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 c. mayonnaise
• 1/4 c. olive oilKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

For Salad:

• 2 heads baby iceberg, cut into quarters through the root
• 1/2 c. thinly sliced red onion
• 1/3 c. crumbled Cotija cheese
• 4 slices cooked thick-cut bacon, crumbled
• 3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Make Creamy Avocado Dressing: Puree ingredients with 1 tablespoon water in blender or food processor until smooth, 30 to 45 seconds. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. (Makes 1 1/4 cups.)
2. Make salad: Top lettuce wedges with dressing, onion, cheese, bacon, and tomatoes, dividing evenly. Season with salt and pepper.