Fresh Green Goddess Salad (Printable Version)
Vibrant mix of crisp greens, avocado, and tangy homemade 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 (optional)
→ 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
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Combine lettuce, cucumber, snap peas, radishes, avocado, fresh herbs, and scallions in a large salad bowl. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
02 - Add Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, tarragon, parsley, chives, basil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and vibrant green in color.
03 - Pour dressing over salad immediately before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Sprinkle with toasted sunflower seeds if desired. Serve promptly for optimal texture and flavor.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- The dressing keeps for days and transforms everything it touches
- Each bite brings four different textures and that perfect herby brightness
02 -
- The dressing tastes better after sitting for an hour, so make it ahead
- Over blending the herbs can turn the dressing bitter, pulse until just combined
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend into a smoother dressing
- Save a few herb pieces to sprinkle on top for that restaurant finish