Green Goddess Salad Recipe
Fresh and healthful ingredients are the hallmark of the colorful and well-liked Green Goddess Salad. A creamy Green Goddess dressing, herbs, and a variety of leafy greens are usually included. Individual preferences can be accommodated by customizing the salad with extra toppings and ingredients. For a simple Green Goddess Salad, follow these instructions:
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 315kcal
Ingredients
For the salad:
- Mixed greens such as lettuce, spinach, arugula
- Fresh herbs such as parsley, chives, tarragon
- Avocado slices
- Cucumber thinly sliced
- Cherry tomatoes halved
- Green onions chopped
- Radishes thinly sliced
- Other favorite vegetables e.g., bell peppers, snap peas, broccoli
For the Green Goddess dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the salad by washing and chopping the mixed greens, fresh herbs, and all the vegetables you want to include. Arrange them on a serving platter or in individual salad bowls.
- In a bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients – mayonnaise, sour cream or yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, parsley, chives, and tarragon. Mix until well combined. You can adjust the consistency of the dressing by adding a bit of water or more sour cream/yogurt, if needed.
- Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning to suit your preference.
- Drizzle the Green Goddess dressing over the prepared salad or serve it on the side for people to add as much as they like.
- Toss the salad gently to distribute the dressing, or let individuals dress their own salads as they prefer.
- Serve your Green Goddess Salad as a refreshing and healthy side dish or add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a complete meal.
Notes
Feel free to get creative with your Green Goddess Salad by adding nuts, seeds, croutons, or other toppings that you enjoy. The Green Goddess dressing is the star of the show, offering a creamy and herbaceous flavor that complements the fresh greens and vegetables.