Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Chopped Wedge Salad featuring crisp iceberg lettuce, ripe avocado, fresh radishes, juicy tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese, all brought together with a creamy buttermilk dressing infused with garlic and chives. This salad is perfect as a light lunch or a side dish for any meal, ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Dressing
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives
- 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt and fresh black pepper, to taste
Salad
- 1 large iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 3-4 radishes, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh chopped chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk together buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, chopped fresh chives, and fresh lemon juice until smooth. Season the dressing with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. If the dressing is too thick, thin it out with additional buttermilk as needed. Set the dressing aside or refrigerate for up to 2 days to enhance the flavors.
- Assemble the salad: On a large platter or in a salad bowl, place the chopped iceberg lettuce as the base. Layer the halved grape or cherry tomatoes evenly over the lettuce, followed by the sliced ripe avocado and thinly sliced radishes. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top. Spoon some of the prepared dressing generously over the salad. Finish with a sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper and garnish with extra chopped fresh chives. Serve immediately with additional dressing on the side for guests to add as desired.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados for the best texture in the salad.
- If you prefer a vegan version, substitute sour cream and mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives and use a vegan cheese or omit cheese entirely.
- The dressing can be made a day in advance to allow flavors to meld.
- Adjust seasoning in the dressing to your taste preference, especially the salt and pepper.
- For added crunch, consider topping the salad with toasted nuts or seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
