Description
This Creamy Feta Dressing with Iceberg Wedges recipe features crisp iceberg lettuce wedges paired with a rich, tangy feta dressing made from creamy Danish feta, mayonnaise, yoghurt, and fresh oregano. It’s perfect as a refreshing appetizer or side salad with a luscious, thick dressing that can also be thinned for tossing salads.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad
- 1 iceberg lettuce
For the Creamy Feta Dressing
- 1/2 cup (packed) crumbled feta (preferably Danish or another soft feta)
- 1/2 cup whole egg mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain yoghurt
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup milk (to adjust consistency)
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1/2 clove garlic, crushed, or 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Lettuce Wedges: Cut the iceberg lettuce into 8 wedges, making sure to cut evenly through the centre of the core so each wedge holds together comfortably for serving.
- Mash the Feta and Mayonnaise: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the crumbled feta and mayonnaise. Use a fork to mash them into a smooth, creamy paste. Using a creamier feta like Danish helps achieve a smooth consistency.
- Add Dressing Ingredients: Stir in the yoghurt, half the milk, lemon juice, crushed garlic, and chopped oregano into the feta-mayonnaise paste. Whisk vigorously until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Adjust Dressing Consistency: Gradually add the remaining milk to reach your desired dressing thickness. For a thick dressing that clings to the lettuce wedges, use less milk. For a thinner dressing suitable for tossing in salads, add more milk.
- Season the Dressing: Taste the dressing and season with salt and pepper as needed. Season last because the saltiness of feta and mayonnaise varies.
- Serve: Place 1 or 2 iceberg wedges on each plate and generously drizzle the creamy feta dressing over them to serve.
Notes
- Use Danish or other soft, creamy feta for easier blending into a smooth dressing.
- Adjust the milk quantity for desired dressing thickness depending on use.
- This dressing can also be thinned and tossed through other salads.
- Ensure to season at the end after tasting the dressing, as feta and mayonnaise salt content differs.
- Fresh oregano adds vibrant herbal notes; substitute with dried oregano if fresh is unavailable, but reduce quantity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: feta dressing, iceberg wedges, creamy dressing, salad appetizer, easy salad recipe, Mediterranean salad
