Little Gem Wedge Salad with Tahini Ranch

A fresh and elegant salad featuring crisp Little Gem lettuce dressed with a creamy tahini-ranch dressing, topped with fresh herbs, toasted seeds, and a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper. This modern take on a wedge salad combines Mediterranean and classic American flavors.

4 servings
10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 clove small garlic clove
  • 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 3 Tbsp tahini
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 heads Little Gem lettuce
  • 3 Tbsp white wine vinegar
  • cups mixed tender herbs
  • ¼ cup mixed toasted seeds
  • ¼ cup sliced chives
  • to taste Aleppo-style pepper
  • to taste Flaky sea salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Whisk garlic, yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, and 1 Tbsp. oil in a medium bowl until incorporated and smooth. Season dressing with kosher salt and lots of black pepper (it should look speckled).

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Toss lettuce and vinegar in a large bowl; season with kosher salt. Add mixed herbs and give it all another toss.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    Spread dressing over plates and top with salad. Sprinkle with seeds, chives, Aleppo-style pepper, and sea salt and drizzle with a little oil.

    2 min