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Green Goddess Dressing
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Green Goddess Dressing and Salad

This is the BEST verson of Green Goddess Dressing and Salad. Adjustments were made to a viral recipe and now it's super creamy, full of delicious, healthy green herbs and veggies. Delightfully tangy too!
Course: Appetizers, Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Green Goddess
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina

Ingredients

For the Dressing

  • 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • ½ cup Italian parsley
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh tarragon leaves, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 medium shallot, minced OR 1 bunch spring/green onions
  • ¼ cup fresh chives, minced
  • 2 anchovy filets OR 2 tsp. anchovy paste
  • a little bit of the anchovy oil from the tin
  • 1 tsp salt (Himalayan, Kosher, or Mediterranean sea salt)
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Optional: 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • Optional: garnishes: cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, bacon bits, or browned pancetta bits
  • Optional: if dressing is too thick, add whole milk or buttermilk, 1 Tbsp at a time until desired consistency is reached.

For the Salad

  • 2 cups chopped cabbage
  • 2 cups baby green peas
  • 1 cup chopped cucumbers, leave skin on for green color
  • 2 avocados, cut into 1/2" chunks
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 2 bunches spring/green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup green pepper, chopped
  • Optional: Chopped broccoli, chopped asparagus, chopped celery, anything green!
  • Optional: Garnish with cherry tomatoes for a burst of fresh sweetness
  • Optional: Garnish with toasted pine nuts or almond slivers, bacon bits, or browned pancetta for added texture and flavor.

Instructions

For the Dressing

  • Place everything but the sour cream, mayonnaise, and milk in a food processor and process until smooth and slightly lumpy.
  • Now add the sour cream and mayonnaise and pulse until all is mixed together nicely. Add milk/buttermilk only to thin the dressing to a consistency that you prefer.

For the Salad

  • Begin with creating a base of mixed greens such as romaine lettuce, cabbage, etc.
  • Chop everything up and combine in a very large serving bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Stir well.
  • Chill for one hour or more in the fridge.
  • If using as a dip, plate it with tortilla chips.
  • Incorporate ripe avocado for creaminess and healthy fats. Toss in cherry tomatoes for a burst of sweetness. Mix with a homemade Green Goddess dressing made from herbs, yogurt, and lemon juice. Garnish with toasted nuts or seeds for added texture and flavor.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cup