Kosher Healing Recipe | Wedge Salad | Psalm 23:5

There’s something beautiful about the simplicity of a wedge salad. Crisp iceberg lettuce, fresh vegetables, and a creamy, flavorful dressing create a refreshing side dish that feels both light and satisfying.

In Messianic Jewish homes, simple foods like this can be an expression of gratitude — a reminder that healing often comes through God’s provision of wholesome, fresh foods.

As Psalm 23:5 says, “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” A wedge salad may be humble, but when shared with family or served alongside a Shabbat or holiday meal, it becomes a table of blessing.

Why Wedge Salad Can Be Healing

A wedge salad isn’t just delicious — it’s packed with nutrients that promote healing and wellness:

Iceberg Lettuce – Hydrating, crisp, and gentle on digestion.
Tomatoes – Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants for immune support.
Cucumbers – Refreshing and anti-inflammatory.
Herbs – Such as dill or parsley, which aid in digestion and bring a fresh, cleansing flavor.
Healthy Dressing Choices – Using olive oil or yogurt-based dressings provides healthy fats and probiotics.

By making mindful, kosher ingredient choices, we can turn even a simple salad into something that blesses our bodies and glorifies God.

Kosher Healing Wedge Salad Recipe

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

1 head iceberg lettuce, quartered into wedges
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
¼ cup red onion, very thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh dill or parsley, chopped
½ cup non-dairy yogurt (unsweetened, almond or coconut-based) or mayonnaise (ensure kosher certification)
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp garlic powder
Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Directions:

Prepare the lettuce – Rinse the head of iceberg lettuce under cold water, pat dry, and cut into four equal wedges.
Arrange on plates – Place one wedge on each serving plate.
Make the dressing – In a small bowl, whisk together the non-dairy yogurt (or mayo), olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Top the wedges – Spoon dressing generously over each lettuce wedge.
Add fresh toppings – Scatter tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion over the top.
Finish with herbs – Sprinkle with fresh dill or parsley for a fragrant and healing touch.

Serving Ideas

This wedge salad makes a beautiful side dish for Shabbat dinner or a holiday meal like Rosh Hashanah or Passover (during Passover, ensure dressings and ingredients are Passover-friendly). Pair it with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or even as a refreshing starter before your main dish.

Faith & Food Reflection

In the busyness of life, God sometimes calls us back to simplicity. Just as the wedge salad takes minimal preparation yet offers nourishment, our spiritual life is refreshed when we return to the basics — prayer, the Word, and gratitude for His provision. Healing isn’t always found in complex remedies; sometimes it’s in the humble, wholesome foods God provides from His creation.

When you prepare this salad, pause for a moment and thank Him:

“Lord, thank You for the freshness of Your creation, for food that heals, and for the joy of sharing it with those I love. May this table be a place of blessing, health, and peace.”