Description
Elevate your salad game with this Grilled Wedge Salad with Spicy Ranch Dressing! Smoky char, creamy spice, and fresh toppings make it a showstopper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4 wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C).
- Prepare the spicy ranch dressing by combining Greek yogurt, buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and fresh dill in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Brush each iceberg lettuce wedge lightly with olive oil on all cut sides. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Place the lettuce wedges directly on the preheated grill. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, until grill marks appear and the edges are slightly charred but the lettuce remains crisp.
- Carefully remove the grilled lettuce wedges from the grill and place each wedge on individual serving plates.
- Drizzle the spicy ranch dressing generously over each grilled lettuce wedge.
- Top with cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and fresh chives.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top of each salad.
- Serve immediately while the lettuce is still slightly warm from the grill.
Notes
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of hot sauce and cayenne pepper to your preference.
- Vegan Option: Use plant-based yogurt, mayonnaise, and feta for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: grilled wedge salad, spicy ranch, iceberg lettuce, salad recipe, grilling, summer recipes, easy salad, vegetarian
