Fresh Green Goddess Salad (Printable)
Crisp mixed greens with fresh vegetables and creamy herbed dressing
# What You'll 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
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 Make:
01 - In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, cucumber, snap peas, radishes, avocado, fresh herbs, and scallions. Toss gently to mix evenly.
02 - Add Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, tarragon, parsley, chives, basil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and vibrant green.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad immediately before serving. Toss gently with salad tongs to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle toasted sunflower seeds over the top as a finishing garnish.
05 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The homemade dressing puts store bought versions to shame and takes five minutes to make
- You can prep all the vegetables ahead and keep everything crisp until serving time
- The combination of creamy avocado and tangy dressing hits every craving at once
02 -
- The dressing tastes better after it sits for 30 minutes so the herbs have time to meld
- This salad is best served immediately because the avocado and dressed greens will wilt over time
03 -
- Taste your dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust the lemon or salt as needed
- If you prefer a thinner dressing, add water one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency