Fresh Green Goddess Salad (Printable)
Crisp mixed greens with fresh vegetables and creamy herb dressing
# Ingredient List:
→ Salad Components
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
# Directions:
01 - Place chopped lettuce, cucumber, snap peas, radishes, avocado, fresh herbs, and scallions in a large salad bowl. Toss gently to distribute ingredients 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 in color.
03 - Pour prepared dressing over salad immediately before serving. Toss gently with salad tongs to coat all ingredients thoroughly without crushing delicate vegetables.
04 - Sprinkle toasted sunflower seeds over the top as finishing garnish. Serve promptly to maintain crisp texture and optimal freshness.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The dressing comes together in two minutes but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
- You can prep all the vegetables ahead and they stay crisp for days
02 -
- The dressing tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours so make it ahead
- Dont dress the entire salad if youre planning to have leftovers or youll end up with soggy vegetables
03 -
- Freeze any extra herbs in olive oil using ice cube trays so nothing goes to waste
- Toast your sunflower seeds in a dry pan for two minutes to unlock so much more flavor