Green Goddess Salad Creamy Dressing (Printer-friendly)
Crisp vegetables tossed with creamy herby dressing and topped with crunchy seeds for a refreshing 20-minute meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 cups finely chopped romaine lettuce
02 - 2 cups finely chopped green cabbage
03 - 1 cup finely chopped cucumber
04 - 3 green onions, sliced
05 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
06 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
07 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
→ Green Goddess Dressing
08 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
09 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
12 - 1 small garlic clove
13 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
14 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon
17 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
18 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Toppings
19 - 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
# Directions:
01 - Finely chop the lettuce, cabbage, cucumber, green onions, chives, parsley, and basil. Place all vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a blender or food processor, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, basil, chives, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle roasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds over the salad. Serve immediately as a main course or side dish.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The dressing keeps for a week in the fridge, so you can enjoy it on everything from salads to sandwiches
- Theres something deeply satisfying about eating a salad that looks as good as it tastes
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- Dressing the salad too far in advance will make everything limp, so wait until the last minute for that perfect crunch
- The dressing tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge, so make it ahead and store it separately
03 -
- If your dressing seems too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until it reaches pourable consistency
- Toast your seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant before adding them