Green Salad Green Goddess Dressing (Printable)

Refreshing green salad with crisp veggies and a creamy herb dressing for a light, flavorful dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Salad

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

→ For the Green Goddess Dressing

07 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
08 - 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
12 - 2 anchovy fillets (optional, omit for vegetarian)
13 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves
17 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Combine mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, anchovy fillets (if using), parsley, tarragon, chives, and basil in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
02 - Place mixed greens, cucumber, sugar snap peas, radishes, and avocado in a large bowl. Drizzle with desired amount of Green Goddess dressing and toss gently to coat evenly. Top with fresh chopped herbs for garnish.
03 - Serve immediately with extra dressing on the side if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The dressing comes together in under five minutes but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
  • Its endlessly adaptable and keeps for days in the fridge
02 -
  • The dressing actually tastes better after it sits for an hour or two, so make it ahead of time if you can
  • Don't skip the anchovies if you eat fish, they're what transforms this from good to absolutely incredible
03 -
  • Wash and dry your greens thoroughly, because water on the leaves will make the dressing slide right off
  • If the dressing seems too thick after refrigerating, whisk in a teaspoon of water to loosen it back up

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