Description
The Green Goddess Salad is a fresh, vibrant salad featuring a mix of crisp greens, creamy avocado-herb dressing, and lively herbs. This wholesome and flavorful dish is perfect for a healthy lunch, a stunning side, or a light meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
- Mixed Greens (romaine, butter lettuce, spinach) – 4 cups
- Avocado – 1 medium ripe
- Fresh Parsley – 1/4 cup chopped
- Fresh Chives – 2 tbsp chopped
- Fresh Tarragon – 1 tbsp chopped
- Greek Yogurt or Mayonnaise – 1/2 cup
- Lemon Juice – 2 tbsp fresh
- Anchovy Paste (optional) – 1 tsp
- Garlic – 1 clove minced
- Olive Oil – 2 tbsp
- Salt – 1/2 tsp or to taste
- Black Pepper – 1/4 tsp or to taste
- Cucumber or Celery (diced) – 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Wash and dry your mixed greens thoroughly to ensure crispness and avoid sogginess. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and set them aside in a large salad bowl.
- In a blender or food processor, combine fresh parsley, chives, tarragon, avocado, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy paste (if using), olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Toss the mixed greens with the diced cucumber or celery for a refreshing crunch. Drizzle the Green Goddess dressing over the salad and gently toss until the leaves are evenly coated.
- Transfer the salad to plates or a serving bowl and garnish as desired. Serve fresh to maintain the salad’s vibrant colors and crisp texture.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg