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Creamy Wasabi Butter Lettuce Salad

by Jessie Daye

First published: January 19, 2014 | Updated: June 10, 2026

This salad is crunchy, spicy, creamy, and delicious. I know it sounds strange to have wasabi in a dressing, but it’s literally the best combo. Paired with the apple slices and walnuts it’s honestly just perfection.

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Creamy Wasabi Butter Lettuce Salad

Ingredients
Live Living Butter Lettuce
1/2 cup halved walnuts
1 Fugi apple (thinly sliced …. thinly)
1/4 cup cheddar croutons
1 hard boiled egg (sliced)

Dressing Ingredients
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons prepared wasabi (depending on your heat level)

Directions
1. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and wasabi (If you want a low-fat version of this by all means use low-fat mayo and sour cream) – If you want to thin out the dressing add 1 tbs of buttermilk.

2. In a large bowl tear up your live butter leaves and toss in your walnut halves, apple slices, croutons, and egg slices. Give everything a good toss with the dressing and serve!

Creamy Wasabi Butter Lettuce Salad

Author: Jessie Daye
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A crunchy, spicy, and creamy salad with wasabi dressing, apples, walnuts, and hard boiled egg.

Ingredients

  • Live Living Butter Lettuce
  • ½ cup walnuts halved
  • 1 Fuji apple thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup cheddar croutons
  • 1 hard boiled egg sliced
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1.5 teaspoons prepared wasabi adjust to taste preference

Method

  1. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and wasabi. For a low-fat version, use low-fat mayo and sour cream. If you want to thin out the dressing, add 1 tablespoon of buttermilk.
  2. In a large bowl, tear up your butter lettuce leaves and toss in your walnut halves, apple slices, croutons, and egg slices. Give everything a good toss with the dressing and serve.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of wasabi based on your preferred heat level. For a lighter version, use low-fat mayonnaise and sour cream. Add buttermilk to thin out the dressing if desired.

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Hi, I'm Jessie. 

I’m a Los Angeles mama, home renovator, and lifelong creative, sharing the things that make everyday life a little more beautiful. I believe food is one of the best ways to bring people together, which is why I love cooking: it turns an ordinary Tuesday into something worth remembering. From recipes I make on repeat to DIY projects, home design, and a little bit of real life in between — welcome to my corner of the internet. I’m so glad you’re here.

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