Green Salad Green Goddess Dressing (Print)

Crisp greens, cucumber, avocado, and herbs combine in a creamy, tangy dressing for a fresh, light dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Salad Components

01 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, butter lettuce, arugula)
02 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved
04 - 1 avocado, sliced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
06 - 1/4 cup radishes, thinly sliced

→ Green Goddess Dressing

07 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
08 - 1/4 cup sour cream
09 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives
12 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
13 - 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
14 - 1 small garlic clove
15 - 2 anchovy fillets (optional, omit for vegetarian)
16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, tarragon, chives, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, and anchovy fillets (if using) in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and vibrant green. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
02 - Place the salad greens, cucumber, sugar snap peas, avocado, fresh chives, and radishes in a large salad bowl or on a serving platter.
03 - Drizzle the Green Goddess dressing over the salad just before serving. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The dressing comes together in literally five minutes but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
  • You can keep the dressing in your fridge for a week and suddenly every salad becomes something you actually want to eat
02 -
  • The anchovies are totally optional but I promise they do not make the dressing taste fishy, they just add this incredible depth of flavor
  • Letting the dressing sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving makes the flavors develop and marry together beautifully
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  • Use the freshest herbs you can find because they are literally the star of the show
  • Taste your dressing after it sits for a bit because the flavors intensify and you might need to adjust the seasoning

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