Green Goddess Salad Dressing (Print Version)
A refreshing salad featuring crisp greens, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy, herb-packed Green Goddess dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Salad
01 - 2 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
02 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
03 - 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
04 - 1 cup diced green bell pepper
05 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
06 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
07 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
08 - 1 medium ripe avocado, diced
→ For the Green Goddess Dressing
09 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
10 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
11 - 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
12 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
13 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
16 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
17 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
18 - 2 anchovy fillets
19 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
20 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, basil, chives, tarragon, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, anchovy fillets, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a high-speed blender or food processor. Process until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary to achieve desired flavor balance.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped Romaine lettuce, shredded green cabbage, thinly sliced cucumber, diced green bell pepper, thinly sliced scallions, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh basil leaves, and diced ripe avocado.
03 - Pour the prepared Green Goddess dressing generously over the mixed salad ingredients. Gently toss until all components are evenly coated with the dressing.
04 - Present the Green Goddess Salad immediately. Garnish with additional fresh herbs or a few slices of avocado, if desired, for enhanced presentation.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It’s a secret weapon for making even the pickiest eaters embrace their greens.
- The dressing is so lusciously creamy and flavorful, you’ll want to put it on everything.
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- Don't overblend the dressing; once it's smooth, stop, or the heat from the blender can dull the herb's fresh vibrancy.
- Letting the dressing chill for at least 15 minutes before serving makes a world of difference; the flavors deepen beautifully.
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- For extra zest, you can add a tiny bit of lemon zest to the dressing along with the juice.
- If you don't have fresh tarragon, a small amount of fresh dill can offer a surprisingly good, albeit slightly different, aromatic substitution.