Create a salt brine by mixing 1 cup of water and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Soak the salad in the salt brine to allow the salt to penetrate between the layers.
Drain the excess water from the salad.
Make a spicy, herby ranch dressing by mixing equal parts mayonnaise and sour cream.
Add dill, parsley, and basil to the dressing.
Season the dressing with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and hot sauce.
Add MSG if desired.
Dress the salad with the ranch dressing.
Squeeze lemon and orange juice over the salad.
Top the salad with crispy bacon.
Finish the salad with potato chips and all dressed wavy chips.
