Ingredients

  • 2 heads bibb lettuce
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Roquefort cheese, crumbled
  • black pepper, freshly ground
  • Tabasco sauce, to taste, few drops
  • 1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped
  • 2 slices bacon, cooked crisply and crumbled

Method

  • Wash lettuce leaves and dry well using paper towels or salad spinner so that there is no water or moisture left to dilute dressing.
  • Wrap leaves in a dry paper towel and place in refrigerator until ready to use.
  • For the dressing, put the oil, vinegar, cream and cheese in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • Add the pepper and Tabasco sauce to taste.
  • Reserve a bit of chopped egg and bacon for garnish and add the rest to the dressing.
  • Arrange the lettuce in a bowl and add the dressing before serving and garnish with the egg and bacon.
  • Serve immediately.