Savoy Cabbage Wedges with Buttermilk Dressing

Grilled savoy cabbage wedges drizzled with a creamy buttermilk dressing featuring jalapeños, fresh herbs, and topped with crumbled blue cheese. A perfect blend of crispy, creamy, and tangy flavors.

6 servings
1 hr 40 min

Ingredients

  • 1 head small head of savoy or Napa cabbage, cut through root end into 6 wedges
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt
  • 2 whole jalapeños
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • cup plain whole-fat Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives, plus more for serving
  • 1 to taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • cup crumbled blue cheese

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Place cabbage wedges on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with oil, getting between layers as much as possible. Season generously with salt. Let sit at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.

    60 min

  2. 2.

    Prepare a grill for medium-high, indirect heat (for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side of grill; for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off). Grill jalapeños over direct heat, turning occasionally, until blistered and beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly, then chop. Transfer to a medium bowl and add buttermilk, yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, and 1 Tbsp. chives. Mix well; season dressing with salt and pepper.

    15 min

  3. 3.

    Grill cabbage, starting over direct heat, then moving to indirect and covering grill if needed to prevent scorching, until crisp-tender, 15-20 minutes.

    20 min

  4. 4.

    Serve topped with dressing, blue cheese, and more chives.

    5 min

  5. 5.

    Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.