Best 8 Easy Iceberg Lettuce Salad Recipes

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Iceberg lettuce, known for its crisp and refreshing texture, is an excellent base for a light and easy salad. With minimal ingredients and minimal preparation, you can create a simple yet flavorful dish that makes the most of this versatile vegetable. Paired with complementary ingredients and a zesty dressing, iceberg lettuce can be transformed into an unforgettable salad. Discover a recipe that showcases the best of this classic ingredient and elevate your salad game with minimal effort and maximum enjoyment.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ICEBERG LETTUCE SALAD



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces crumbled blue cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Crystal or Louisiana, plus more if desired
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into quarters through the equator (circular slices)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled or chopped into pieces
1/4 cup thinly sliced chives

Steps:

  • For the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the blue cheese, oil, mayonnaise, vinegar and hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper and add more hot sauce if preferred. Set aside.
  • For the salad: Divide the lettuce rounds among 4 plates. Pour 1/2 cup of the dressing over each. Top each with one-quarter of the tomatoes and bacon. Sprinkle some chives on top. Serve immediately.

ICEBERG LETTUCE CHOPPED SALAD WITH "FRENCH" DRESSING



Iceberg Lettuce Chopped Salad with

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head iceberg lettuce, core removed and chopped
4 radishes, chopped
4 scallions, chopped
1/3 seedless cucumber, chopped
1 cup shredded carrots, available in produce section
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Salt and white pepper

Steps:

  • Combine lettuce and chopped veggies in salad bowl.
  • Add all of the dressing ingredients into a blender. Put the top in place and blend on high until dressing is combined. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Adjust salt and pepper, to your taste.

ICEBERG LETTUCE SALAD WITH RADISHES



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I salt the radishes first and let them sit for a few minutes, which makes them milder. Add in iceberg lettuce last, right before serving.

Provided by Lena

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large radishes, finely sliced
¾ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons rapeseed oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon unfiltered apple juice
¾ teaspoon white sugar
1 small head iceberg lettuce, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine radish and salt in a bowl and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Add oil, vinegar, lemon juice, apple juice, and sugar; mix well. Fold in iceberg lettuce until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 449.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

SIMPLE LETTUCE SALAD



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MY Mother often fixed this salad when I was a child. I grew up on a farm and most of our food came right from the garden. We especially liked this in the spring, when early leaf lettuce appeared. After a long winter of cooked vegetables, this was a real treat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
1 green onion, sliced
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, egg and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD



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Great for bbq's and picnics. To take and go-prepare the dressing and place it in a screw-top jar. Assemble just prior to serving.

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Lactose Free

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 iceberg lettuce
6 teaspoons sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
2 limes, juiced
1/4 teaspoon lime zest, finely grated
3 teaspoons fresh coriander, roughly choped (cilantro leaves)
sea salt
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut lettuce in half. Remove the outer leaves from the lettuce (THese are discarded). Rinse the lettuce halves and set aside, cut-side down to dry.
  • Cut each lettuce half into quarters to create the wedges. You now have 8 small wedges.
  • in a bowl- combine the sweet chilli sauce, the oil, lime zest and lime juice. Mix well.
  • Stir the coriander through the sauce.
  • Place the wedges on serving plates or a large platter.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.6, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 64.1, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 1.8

CRUNCHY SPRING ICEBERG SALAD



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A big plate of greens may feel virtuous, but this one is also luxurious. This is a very green salad, with chunks of crisp iceberg lettuce serving as a bed for briefly blanched peas and asparagus, topped with a cooling-yet-spicy cilantro yogurt. Tearing the iceberg into bite-size chunks makes this an easy-to-eat salad, no knife required. It's particularly great for outdoor dining or for those who need to eat with one hand. (We see you, new parents.) The feta adds lovely hints of tang and saltiness that work well with the herbaceous yogurt. The peas and asparagus bring freshness; you could also use other springtime staples such as snow peas, sugar snap peas or sliced radish. Serve with jammy boiled eggs for something heartier.

Provided by Hetty McKinnon

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Salt and black pepper
2 cups frozen peas
16 to 20 asparagus spears, trimmed and sliced into 1-inch pieces (about 12 ounces)
1 (1½-pound) medium head iceberg lettuce
6 ounces feta, drained and broken into chunks
Handful of cilantro leaves, for serving
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
1 cup chopped cilantro (leaves and tender stems from about ½ bunch)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of ½ lemon or lime (1 to 2 tablespoons)
1 garlic clove, peeled and roughly chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
1 to 2 jalapeños or serrano chiles, trimmed and roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare the salad: Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add the frozen peas and asparagus, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the asparagus and peas are bright green and crisp tender. Drain and run under cold water until they are cold. Leave to drain.
  • Prepare the lettuce: Run a sharp paring knife around the core and gently pull it out. Remove the outer layer of the lettuce and discard. Tear the lettuce into large chunks. Wash the leaves and allow them to dry in a colander. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
  • Prepare the spicy cilantro yogurt: To a blender or small food processor, add the yogurt, cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and 1 jalapeño. Blitz until smooth. (Add a teaspoon of water at a time to get the mixture moving in the blender if necessary.) Taste and add the second jalapeño if you would like it spicier.
  • Serve as one large salad or divide among four individual serving plates: Add the lettuce chunks to the plate, and scatter the asparagus and peas on top and around the lettuce. Spoon the spicy cilantro yogurt all over the vegetables, dot with feta and squeeze the juice from the lemon half over everything. Season with salt and black pepper, and top with a few cilantro leaves.

STUFFED ICEBERG SALAD



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Looking for a refreshing side salad to really dress up a summer meal? Try this iceberg lettuce stuffed with ham salad from Della Biddiscombe of Lewiston, Idaho. "It's hearty enough to serve as a light lunch on a hot day," she notes, "and it can be made ahead for added convenience."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium head iceberg lettuce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup julienned sliced deli ham
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon diced pimientos
1/4 cup salad dressing of your choice

Steps:

  • Remove and discard core from lettuce. Place lettuce core side down and cut in half with a plastic lettuce knife from top to bottom (save one half for another use). With knife, remove enough leaves from the center of the cut side of lettuce to create a 2-in. circle, about 1-1/4 in. deep., In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and curry powder. Stir in the cheese, ham, celery, parsley and pimientos. Spoon into center of lettuce. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes or until serving. Cut in half, forming two wedges. Serve with salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD



Easy Iceberg Wedge Salad image

A few years ago, I had a wedge salad in a restaurant and really enjoyed it. I found this variation on the internet; it's easy to make and tastes great.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 -6 slices bacon
8 ounces ranch dressing
1 -2 garlic clove, to taste, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 large head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4 wedges
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
shredded basil (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon and set aside.
  • Combine dressing, garlic and basil in small bowl; stir well.
  • Top each lettuce wedge with dressing and sprinkle with bacon and blue cheese. Garnish with shredded basil, if desired.

Tips for Making the Best Iceberg Lettuce Recipes

1. Choose fresh, crisp iceberg lettuce. Look for heads that are firm and have a bright green color. Avoid heads that are wilted or have brown spots. 2. Wash the lettuce thoroughly before using it. This will help to remove any dirt or bacteria. You can wash the lettuce by hand or in a salad spinner. 3. Cut the lettuce into the desired size and shape. You can use a knife to chop the lettuce, or you can use a salad spinner to shred it. 4. Add other ingredients to your iceberg lettuce recipe. Some popular ingredients to add to iceberg lettuce recipes include tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, croutons, and bacon. You can also add your favorite dressing to the salad. 5. Enjoy your iceberg lettuce recipe! Iceberg lettuce is a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of recipes. Whether you are making a simple salad or a more complex dish, iceberg lettuce is a great choice.

Conclusion

Iceberg lettuce is a delicious and refreshing vegetable that can be used in a variety of recipes. It is a good source of vitamins and minerals, and it is also low in calories. If you are looking for a healthy and tasty way to add more vegetables to your diet, iceberg lettuce is a great option.

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