Black River Cheese | Brunch Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup (250 mL) GAY LEA - 3 Year Aged Cheddar, 2-inch julienne ¼ inch thick
• 1 cupsBoston Bib lettuce
• 2 head (500 ) mixed greens
• 1 cup (250 mL) English cucumber, ¼ inch pieces
• 1 cup (250 mL) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) green onions
• 4 hard boiled eggs, quartered
• 1 1/2 lb (0.7 Kg) half chicken
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter, softened
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) thyme
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) sea salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper
• 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) ripe avocado, chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) sour cream
• 2 whole canned anchovies
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) chives, chopped
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) water
• 1 cup (250 mL) double smoked bacon, ¼-inch (.6 cm) thick strips
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) capers, drained
• 1/3 cup (80 mL) toasted walnuts
• 1/2 tsp (5 mL) cumin seed
• 1/3 cup (80 mL) sugar
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) water