Green Salad with Goddess Dressing (Printable)

A fresh mix of greens, cucumber, peas, avocado, and herbs with a creamy herb dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad Components

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

→ Green Goddess Dressing

07 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
08 - 1/4 cup sour cream
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
11 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
12 - 1/4 cup fresh chives
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves
14 - 1 small garlic clove
15 - 1 anchovy fillet (optional, omit for vegetarian)
16 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, chives, tarragon, garlic, and anchovy (if using) in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
02 - Place mixed greens in a large serving bowl. Arrange cucumber, sugar snap peas, avocado, radishes, and fresh herbs on top of the greens.
03 - Drizzle chilled Green Goddess dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently with salad tongs to evenly coat all ingredients. Serve immediately, garnished with additional herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The dressing comes together in minutes but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
  • You can customize the salad components based on whats fresh or what you have on hand
  • It keeps beautifully in the fridge for several days, making meal prep effortless
02 -
  • The dressing will thicken in the refrigerator, so let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before using
  • If you're not serving the salad immediately, dress only the portion you plan to eat and store the rest undressed
03 -
  • Freeze extra fresh herbs in olive oil in ice cube trays to always have the base for this dressing ready
  • Toast some nuts or seeds on top for added crunch and protein if you want to make it more substantial

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