Green Goddess Salad (Printable)
Vibrant salad with creamy herby dressing and crisp vegetables
# 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 Steps:
01 - Finely chop the romaine lettuce, green cabbage, cucumber, green onions, chives, parsley, and basil. Transfer all chopped vegetables to a large mixing bowl.
02 - Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, basil, chives, tarragon, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
03 - Pour the prepared Green Goddess dressing over the chopped vegetables. Using salad tongs or large spoons, toss thoroughly until all vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
04 - Sprinkle roasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds evenly over the top of the dressed salad for added texture and crunch.
05 - Serve immediately as a light main course or as a side dish alongside grilled proteins or crusty bread.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The dressing comes together in two minutes and keeps for a week in the fridge
- You can toss it with literally any crunchy vegetables you have on hand
- That herby creaminess makes even the most dedicated salad skeptics go back for seconds
02 -
- The dressing tastes even better after sitting for an hour, so make it ahead if you can plan that far ahead
- Skip the anchovy paste if you are keeping it vegetarian, but add a pinch of smoked paprika for depth instead
03 -
- Roll your herbs into a tight bundle before chopping to make the prep work faster
- Toast your seeds in a dry pan for three minutes to deepen their flavor