Bibb Lettuce with Monticello Dressing

BIBB LETTUCE WITH MONTICELLO DRESSING
 3 firm heads Bibb lettuce
 1/4 c. cider vinegar
 1/2 tsp. salt
 6 drops Tabasco sauce
 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
 Juice of 1 lemon
 Pepper
 1 tsp. finely diced red bell pepper
 3/4 c. sunflower oil
 1/2 tsp. chop fresh chives
 3 slices bacon, crumbled
 1 hard boiled egg, chopped
Separate leaves from lettuce heads and soaking very cold
water until crisp; drain. Wash lettuce thoroughly and dry
on paper towel. In metal bowl, stir together vinegar, salt,
Tabasco, mustard, lemon juice, ground pepper and red pepper
using a wire whisk. Gradually add oil beating constantly
until dressing is thickened. Add chives and stir. Transfer
dry lettuce leaves to large mixing bowl. Add 1/4 cup of
dressing and toss lightly. Divide salad among 4 plates.
Sprinkle with bacon and chopped egg and serve at once.
Enjoy. 
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