Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I could not let summer slip away without one more salad recipe for you. While traveling in Indiana last week, I had a salad similar to this Southwestern Wedge Salad with Buttermilk Dill Dressing that was so good I just had to recreate it. Here’s my not so traditional take on a wedge salad.
Southwestern Wedge Salad with Buttermilk Dill Dressing
Iceberg lettuce often gets a bad rap! Admittedly, it has been years since I have had iceberg lettuce myself but there is something so refreshing about its crisp cool crunch on a hot summer day. Iceberg is 95% water which makes it great for a little extra hydration but also has way less fiber and other nutrients when compared to other lettuce. It is still a healthy choice as it’s quite low in calories and easy to pair with so many other foods.
I am giving the classic wedge salad a flavor and nutrition boost with this Southwestern Wedge Salad. Fiber and protein rich black beans, corn, jicama, avocado and tomato are piled high atop the crunch iceberg. I then threw in some shredded pepper jack cheese for a true Southwest feel.
My Buttermilk Dill dressing is easy to whip up with just a few ingredients. Greek yogurt gives it a little protein punch and fresh dill is a nice complement. Alternatively, my cilantro lime vinaigrette would also be delicious on top of this bed of goodness.
This Southwestern Wedge Salad is the perfect light and satisfying meal on a hot summer day. Iceberg’s cool, crisp crunch is surprisingly satisfying and worth another taste test in your salad arsenal.
Are you a wedge salad lover? Have any tweaks to the classic wedge? Hope you give this twist on the traditional steak house staple a try.
Southwestern Wedge Salad with Buttermilk Dill Dressing Meatless Monday
Ingredients
- salad:
- 1 head of iceberg lettuce chilled-quartered & rinsed
- 1/2 C black bean
- 1/2 C corn
- 1 C tomatoes-halved/diced
- 1/2 C jicama
- 1 avocado- halved
- 1/2 cucumber sliced
- 1/4 c shredded pepper jack cheese
- Buttermilk Dressing:
- 3/4 C buttermilk
- 1/2 C Greek Yogurt
- splash apple cider vinegar
- squeeze of lime
- 1 Tbl fresh or dried dill
- 3 Tbl fresh or dried parsley
- salt, pepper & paprika to taste
Instructions
- whisk together all buttermilk dressing ingredients
- refrigerate for 15 min or more
- place iceberg lettuce in bowl
- top with remaining ingredients
- drizzle on dressing
My husband is a wedge salad lover! I never make it at home, but might order it out once in a while as an indulgence with blue cheese dressing …. I love the addition of jimica. I haven’t seen that at Giant lately – maybe I need to look harder.
I did buy it at Giant this week-it was whole not cut up like they used to have.An easy salad to re-create
This is a salad my husband would love!!
I think you should make it for him!
I’ve never made a wedge salad but sounds super crunchy and delicious. I love the Southwestern flair!
It was so crunchy and cool very refreshing!
I haven’t had iceberg in a while either but this does sound super refreshing for the Summer. And I love the idea of just adding in other veggies to get the fiber and nutrients into the salad.
yes agree it’s a nice cool change of pace
Sounds like a perfect summer lunch! Too bad I have to that a pass on the margarita LOL….kind of frowned upon during the work week :-)…but those black beans, yum!
ha yes probably not a good idea to take the margarita to work! 🙂
I know I’m in the minority, but I love an iceberg salad although it was Saturday’s culprit. The crunch makes it more palatable. Spinach sticks to the roof of my mouth too often
Your dressing is similar to a dip I loved as a kid but now can’t eat as no lactaid will handle that much dairy: dill, sour cream and mayo
Try it with my cilantro lime dressing link in the post. Works really well with that one too. Non dairy 🙂
Oooh mouth officially watering
great that was the idea!
I could go for a big wedge salad right now!!! Perfect weeknight dinner.
Hope you have a great week!
It’s a nice easy meal for a hot day
Winner! Buttermilk dill sounds like an incredible option to ranch and dill is always so fresh in the summer. I always love a yummy salad with lots of “stuff”
Me too! Hope you give it a try
I just tried a wedge salad last week and it was so yummy! I don’t usually eat iceberg lettuce but it was a great change from my typical romaine and spinach.
Isn’t it a nice change every once in a while!?
This looks so good! I’ve pinned it to my Recipes to Try board 🙂
Thanks so much hope you enjoy it. It is a nice way to change things up
Thank you for sharing another salad recipe.
In summer at home we eat salad every day.
Yes me too! Thanks for checking it out
I love a good wedge salad! This is the perfect lunch idea. Can’t wait to try that dressing too.
Thanks it is a nice change sometimes
Love to see the wedge back. I ate a lot of these and think it might be time to come back!
It’s a nice change of pace every once in a while
This looks so delicious! I do love a good wedge salad, can’t wait to try this one!!
Cool and crisp it is perfect for summer
I love iceberg lettuce but have always been discouraged by it’s lack of nutritional value. I can definitely get on board with this recipe, giving this salad a nutritional boost! YUM!!
Same here so I was excited to rework the classic wedge a bit
YUM!!! I love the flavors in this. If we lived closer I feel like we could share meals- we like so many of the same things.
Enjoy your trip!!!
I know! One of these days we will have to do just that!
That looks fantastic! I am not normally a iceberg lettuce fan, but I think I could handle this salad any day!
It is always great to mix up your salads!
I make a very similar salad (I use spinach instead of iceberg) for lunch several days a week. Yum!
It is a delish combo!