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    Home » Recipes » Salads

    Grilled Wedge Salad with Yogurt Blue Cheese Dressing

    Published: Jul 14, 2020 / Modified: Jul 14, 2020 by Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN / This post may contain affiliate links / Leave a Comment

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    This delicious grilled wedge salad features charred iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and fresh chives. It’s drizzled with a creamy blue cheese dressing made with Greek yogurt!

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    We’ve been having some HOT summer weather in the Midwest this month! You know…those kind of days when you’re so tired from the heat that cooking food is the last activity you want to do.

    On these days, I turn to “no cook” recipes or dishes that use the grill instead of the oven. This Grilled Wedge Salad with Yogurt Blue Cheese Dressing is my latest go-to meal for the dog days of summer.

    I know, I know. Grilled salad sounds really strange! But searing iceberg wedges actually makes them super juicy and tender. Trust me, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how delicious they taste with just a few minutes on the grill!

    But that’s not the only good thing about this recipe. With a base of plain Greek yogurt instead of buttermilk, the creamy blue cheese dressing is a lighter twist on a classic. I also added juicy cherry tomatoes and chives to really up the freshness level!

    • two iceberg lettuce wedges on a mesh grill mat on a grill
    • four charred iceberg lettuce wedges in a baking dish on a counter

    How to Make Grilled Wedge Salad

    First, let’s discuss how to cut lettuce wedges. Use a sharp knife to slice a large head of iceberg lettuce in half. Next, slice each half in half again to get four quarters.

    Trim off most of the core from each quarter while still leaving some of the base intact. You don’t want them to fall apart on the grill!

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush each iceberg wedge with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Sear the wedges on the grill for 12 to 15 minutes, rotating as needed to promote charring.

    While the wedges are on the grill, slice up some cherry tomatoes and chives, and whisk together the dressing. Assemble the salads when you’re ready to eat.

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    Expert Tips

    • You can make the yogurt blue cheese dressing up to 5 days in advance. Store in an airtight container in the fridge, and stir well before using.
    • For a complete meal, serve grilled wedge salad on the side of grilled fish, tofu, burgers, my Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burgers, or my Summer Squash and Dill Salmon Burgers. You can also add white beans to the salad.
    • Possible substitutions for the apple cider vinegar in the dressing include lemon juice and white vinegar.
    • I love using mesh grill mats to grill veggies! Of course, the wedges will still cook well if placed directly on the grill too.
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    I’d love to hear how you like this recipe! Rate/review using the stars on the recipe card or in the comments, and follow the Veg World on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Looking for something totally different? Browse the recipe library.

    wedge salad with blue cheese dressing and cherry tomatoes on a black plate

    Grilled Wedge Salad with Yogurt Blue Cheese Dressing

    This vegetarian twist on wedge salad features charred iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and a lighter blue cheese dressing with Greek yogurt.
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    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 15 mins
    Total Time: 20 mins
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 110kcal
    Author: Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

    Ingredients

    • 1 head iceberg lettuce - quartered
    • 2 cups cherry tomatoes - halved
    • 2 tablespoon fresh chives - chopped
    • Olive oil - for brushing
    • Salt - to taste
    • Freshly ground black pepper - to taste
    • ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles - more to taste

    For the dressing

    • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
    • ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • Water - to thin; start with 2 tbsp
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the grill to medium-high. Prepare the iceberg wedges by shaving off most of the core with a knife while keeping the base intact. Brush each one with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place them on the grill and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, rotating as needed to promote even charring. Remove from grill and transfer to serving dishes.
    • While the wedges are cooking, whisk together the yogurt, blue cheese, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and water to your desired consistency.
    • Assemble the salads by topping each grilled wedge with cherry tomatoes, chives, and blue cheese. Drizzle with the dressing. Serve warm.

    Notes

    • Make the dressing up to 5 days in advance. Store in the fridge, and stir well before using.
    • Serve this salad with grilled fish, burgers, or tofu. You can also add white beans to the salad to bulk it up. It’s best served right away, but leftovers can last in the fridge for a couple of days.
    • If you don’t have apple cider vinegar for the dressing, use white vinegar or lemon juice.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1salad | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 440mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1235IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Happy summer! – Lizzie

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