Try this Frozen Iceberg Wedge Salad with Pistachio-Avocado Dressing on a hot summer day. Serve this side salad with grilled steaks, chicken or grilled kabobs!
I know what you are thinking, a frozen salad? Cold salads are so refreshing, and a frozen salad takes this to a whole new level.
Ya just gotta try this…
Frozen Iceberg Wedge Salad with Pistachio-Avocado Dressing
Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Try this Frozen Iceberg Wedge Salad with Pistachio-Avocado Dressing on a hot summer day. Serve this side salad with grilled steaks, chicken or kabobs!
Course:
Salads & Dressing
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
frozen salad, iceberg salad, summer salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 338 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large head iceberg lettuce remove core/outer leaves
- 1 avocado peeled/pitted
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1 cup pistachios use 1/2 in dressing & use 1/2 to garnish
Instructions
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On a cutting board, slice the head of iceberg lettuce in half, then into 1-2 wedges. Place the lettuce wedges carefully into zip top bags, and place in freezer for at least 1 hour, but no longer than 2 hours (or it will wilt).
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In a high-speed blender, add the avocado, buttermilk, white wine vinegar, salt, pepper, 1/2 cup pistachios (save other 1/2 cup to garnish), lime juice. Blend until smooth. Place in a small jar, and place in the fridge until ready to serve.
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When ready to serve, place each iceberg lettuce wedge on a plate, and drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with pistachios, and serve right away.
Nutrition Facts
Frozen Iceberg Wedge Salad with Pistachio-Avocado Dressing
Amount Per Serving (1 wedge)
Calories 338
Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24g
37%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Cholesterol 9mg
3%
Sodium 699mg
29%
Potassium 946mg
27%
Total Carbohydrates 22g
7%
Dietary Fiber 8g
32%
Sugars 10g
Protein 11g
22%
Vitamin A
25.9%
Vitamin C
14.6%
Calcium
17.6%
Iron
12.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
So when the temperatures soar, give this salad a try… and tell me it isn’t amazing?
Hey, this dressing is so creamy, I might have it just as a dip with veggies…
The crisp cool lettuce contrasted with the creamy dressing, and crunch of the salty pistachios is extremely delightful.
Enjoy…
All The Best Dishes,
Lisa
XO
On those hot days serve this easy Summer Picnic Pasta Salad, great for picnics (no mayo) and it’s so pretty… 
Lisa, this looks fantastic! Where did you get the idea to actually freeze lettuce? Or was it a happy accident? I will try this soon. Susan
Hey Susan!
I first saw it on FoodNetwork, then found their recipe online. Isn’t it genius for a hot day? Trick is to not freeze the iceberg lettuce too long. Cut into wedges, zip lock it, then freeze for no more than 1-1/2 hours, otherwise it gets funky. The dressing is my own recipe I made up..enjoy!!! XO
lisa…
hey, luv!
i will try this after the pond thaws.
since i can’t have salt, i will use a citrus oil instead of the
buttermilk, maybe a dollop of sour cream, and add some shaved parmesan.
astonishing that parmesan is a very low sodium cheese.
it saves me, because all other cheeses are off limits.
it has been a challenge to stick to 1/4 tsp salt per day, but have found some interesting work arounds to create good meals.
happy new year to you and anthony❣️
bet
I bookmarked this to try in the summer, but I just couldn’t wait. It is such an easy recipe so I made the dressing ahead and popped the lettuce into the freezer before my friend stopped by and we had it for lunch that day. The combination of the flavors was so satisfying. We just “mmmm-ed” through it. This one is a keeper and I will be making it regularly. Can’t wait to try it on a hot summer day! Thank you!