Fresh Green Goddess Salad (Printable Version)
Crisp mixed greens with fresh vegetables and creamy herb dressing.
# What You Need:
→ Salad Base
01 - 4 cups mixed crisp lettuce (romaine, butter, or little gem), chopped
02 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
03 - 1 cup snap peas, sliced
04 - 1 cup radishes, thinly sliced
05 - 1 avocado, diced
→ Fresh Herbs and Garnishes
06 - 1/2 cup fresh herbs (parsley, chives, tarragon, basil), chopped
07 - 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced
08 - 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds
→ Green Goddess Dressing
09 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
10 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
11 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
13 - 1 clove garlic, minced
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
18 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
19 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
20 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# How-To:
01 - Combine chopped lettuce, cucumber, snap peas, radishes, avocado, fresh herbs, and scallions in a large salad bowl. Toss gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
02 - Place Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, tarragon, parsley, chives, basil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and vibrant green in color.
03 - Pour dressing over salad immediately before serving. Toss gently with salad tongs to coat all ingredients evenly. Sprinkle toasted sunflower seeds on top. Serve immediately while vegetables remain crisp.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The homemade dressing puts store-bought versions to shame, and you probably have everything you need already
- Crisp vegetables meet creamy avocado in every single bite
02 -
- The dressing tastes even better after an hour in the fridge, so make it first
- Avocado browns quickly, so add it right before serving to keep the salad looking gorgeous
03 -
- Use a food processor if you want a chunkier, more rustic dressing
- Pat the vegetables dry after washing to prevent watery dressing