Green Salad Green Goddess (Printable Version)
A refreshing mix of crisp greens, cucumber, avocado, and herbs in a creamy herb dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Green Salad
01 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, butter lettuce, arugula)
02 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved
04 - 1 avocado, sliced
05 - 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley, dill, chives), chopped
→ For the Green Goddess Dressing
07 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
08 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
09 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
10 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives
12 - 1 tablespoon tarragon leaves (optional)
13 - 2 anchovy fillets (or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, optional for vegetarian)
14 - 1 small garlic clove
15 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
16 - 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
17 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
18 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, parsley, basil, chives, tarragon, anchovy fillets (if using), garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and vibrant green. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber, sugar snap peas, avocado, radishes, and fresh herbs.
03 - Drizzle with the Green Goddess dressing just before serving. Toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly. Serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The dressing keeps for a week in the fridge, so you can drizzle it on everything from salads to roasted vegetables
- Fresh herbs transform ordinary greens into something restaurant-worthy without any fancy techniques
02 -
- The dressing tastes even better after it sits for an hour in the fridge, so make it ahead if you can
- Over-blending can sometimes make the dressing turn slightly brownish, so pulse just until smooth and stop
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend together more smoothly than cold ones straight from the fridge
- Really pack those herbs down when measuring to get the most intense flavor possible