Green Goddess Salad with Herb Dressing (Printable)
Crisp greens and fresh vegetables tossed with a creamy, herb-rich dressing for a light and refreshing meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salad Base
01 - 2 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
02 - 2 cups chopped green cabbage
03 - 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
04 - 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
05 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
06 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
07 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
08 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
→ Green Goddess Dressing
09 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
10 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
11 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
12 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
16 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
17 - 1 small garlic clove
18 - 2 anchovy fillets, optional
19 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
20 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a blender or food processor, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, basil, chives, tarragon, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, anchovies if using, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.
02 - In a large salad bowl, toss together Romaine lettuce, green cabbage, cucumber, green bell pepper, scallions, parsley, basil, and avocado.
03 - Drizzle the Green Goddess dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Transfer to serving plates immediately. Garnish with additional fresh herbs or avocado slices if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The dressing keeps in the fridge for nearly a week, letting you throw together a restaurant worthy salad in minutes on busy weeknights.
- Every bite offers a different combination of textures, from the silky avocado to the satisfying crunch of green cabbage.
02 -
- Adding a small splash of water to thin the dressing if its too thick completely transformed how it coated the greens.
- The flavor develops magnificently after sitting in the refrigerator for at least an hour, making this perfect for prepping ahead.
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- Placing your serving bowl in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before assembling keeps everything crisp, especially on warm days.
- The perfect herb-to-base ratio is achieved by loosely packing herbs when measuring, not compressing them into the measuring cup.