Butter Lettuce Salad with Herby Yogurt Dressing

Prep Time: 10 mins | Serves: 2

Why I Love This Recipe

This butter lettuce salad feels like a little treat. The textures are soft, crisp, and crunchy all at once, and the herby yogurt dressing adds a fresh, creamy flavor without being heavy. I love that it’s easy enough to throw together during a busy weeknight but still feels intentional and satisfying.

Ingredients

• 1 head butter lettuce, leaves gently separated and rinsed

• 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber

• 1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes

• 1/2 avocado, sliced

• 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

• Optional: 1 hard-boiled egg or 1/2 cup shredded rotisserie chicken, for protein

Herby Yogurt Dressing

• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more if needed for consistency)

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (plus more if needed for consistency)

• 1 teaspoon honey

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Make the Dressing:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. If the dressing is too thick, add more olive oil and lemon juice (a teaspoon at a time) until it reaches your desired consistency.

2. Assemble the Salad:

   • Layer butter lettuce on a plate or in a bowl. Top with sliced cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, avocado, and sunflower seeds.

3. Add Protein (Optional):

   • For a more filling lunch, add sliced hard-boiled egg or shredded chicken.

4. Dress and Serve:

   • Drizzle with the herby yogurt dressing and enjoy immediately!

Notes

• Dietary Quick Tip: This salad is naturally gluten-free. To make it dairy-free, use a plant-based yogurt in the dressing and either skip the cheese or swap in a dairy-free alternative like almond-based feta.

• Make the dressing ahead – the herby yogurt dressing actually tastes better after sitting for 30 minutes or more, which makes it perfect for meal prep.

• Customize the crunch – Sunflower seeds add a great nut-free crunch. Roasted chickpeas or sliced almonds also work well.