Green Goddess Salad with Creamy Dressing (Printable Version)
Vibrant salad with creamy herby dressing, crisp vegetables, and crunchy seeds
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 cups finely chopped romaine lettuce
02 - 2 cups finely chopped green cabbage
03 - 1 cup finely chopped cucumber
04 - 3 green onions, sliced
05 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
06 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
07 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
→ Green Goddess Dressing
08 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
09 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
12 - 1 small garlic clove
13 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
14 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon
17 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
18 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Toppings
19 - 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
# How to Make It:
01 - Finely chop romaine lettuce, green cabbage, cucumber, green onions, chives, parsley, and basil. Place all prepared vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic clove, parsley leaves, basil leaves, chives, tarragon, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Pour the Green Goddess dressing over the chopped vegetables. Toss thoroughly using salad tongs or large spoons until all vegetables are evenly coated.
04 - Sprinkle roasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds evenly over the dressed salad. Serve immediately as a light main course or side dish.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The dressing comes together in minutes but tastes like you spent hours perfecting the balance of herbs and creaminess
- Its endlessly adaptable and keeps well in the fridge, meaning impromptu salads are always possible
02 -
- The dressing actually tastes better after sitting for an hour, giving the garlic and herbs time to mingle
- Dont skip the fresh tarragon if you can find it, it adds that authentic restaurant-quality flavor
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- Taste your dressing before adding it to the salad, adjusting the lemon juice or salt as needed
- If the dressing seems too thick, thin it with a teaspoon of water rather than adding more oil