Green Goddess Wedge Salad
This herby, creamy Green Goddess dressing atop a crunchy, thick wedge of lettuce is a perfect combination in my book. Pair a Green Goddess Wedge Salad with almost any main dish or have it be the star of the show!
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Green Goddess Dressing:
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup fresh herbs such as parsley chives, cilantro, chervil, mint and/or spinach)
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 garlic clove peeled
- Kosher salt
- Fresh pepper
For the Wedge Salad:
- 1 head iceberg lettuce cut into 4 wedges
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes cut in halves or quarters
- 1/4 cup diced red onion or scallion
- Optional: sliced avocado
- Optional: cooked bacon crumbled
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the dressing ingredients and pulse until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
- Arrange the iceberg lettuce wedges on a serving platter. Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes, avocado slices and crispy bacon (if using) over the lettuce.
- Drizzle the prepared Green Goddess dressing over the salad, ensuring each wedge is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the finely chopped red onions or scallions over the salad as a garnish. Serve.
Notes
Storage: To store Green Goddess dressing, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week. Before using, give it a good stir to ensure the ingredients are well incorporated.
Nutrition
Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 1555mg | Potassium: 1649mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 8159IU | Vitamin C: 132mg | Calcium: 433mg | Iron: 7mg
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