The Best Iceberg “Life-Changing” Salad You Will Ever Make
A crunchy, creamy, and savory salad made with iceberg lettuce wedges, blue cheese, walnuts, and a tangy dressing. This Iceberg “Life-Changing” Salad is a simple yet unforgettable dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: assembled, No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, cored and cut into 4 wedges
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (or feta)
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk (or milk)
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, white wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.
- Cut the iceberg lettuce into 4 wedges, keeping the core attached to each wedge.
- Place each wedge on a serving plate or platter.
- Drizzle the dressing generously over the wedges.
- Sprinkle with blue cheese, walnuts, and cherry tomatoes.
- Garnish with fresh chives and dill. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegan version, use vegan mayo and sour cream. For a dairy-free option, omit the cheese and add extra nuts or seeds. The dressing can be made up to 5 days in advance.