Iceberg Salad with Spicy Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this crisp and refreshing Iceberg Salad with Spicy Dressing, a perfect balance of crunchy textures and bold, zesty flavors. Featuring a medley of fresh iceberg lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red onion, and fragrant cilantro, this salad is a vibrant and healthy addition to any meal. The star of the dish is the creamy and fiery dressing, made with a luscious blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Sriracha, lime juice, and warming spices like cumin and garlic powder. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a show-stopping side at your next gathering. Serve it as a light main course or pair it with grilled meats for an unforgettable dining experience. This spicy iceberg salad packs a punch and will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 whole Red onion
- 1 whole Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Remove any wilted outer leaves from the head of iceberg lettuce. Slice it into quarters, and then chop the quarters into bite-sized pieces. Rinse and drain well to remove excess water.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Thinly slice the red onion and peel the cucumber before cutting it into half-moon slices. Roughly chop the fresh cilantro. Set all the vegetables aside.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the spicy dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Sriracha sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking to ensure the dressing is smooth and emulsified. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, red onion, and cilantro. Toss lightly to mix the vegetables evenly.
Pour the prepared spicy dressing over the salad. Gently toss until all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy the crisp textures and vibrant flavors of your spicy iceberg salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
197 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.1 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 420 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 612 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
