Green Goddess Salad Avocado (Printable Version)

A vibrant salad featuring romaine, spinach, snap peas, and a creamy avocado dressing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Salad Components

01 - 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
02 - 1 cup baby spinach
03 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1 cup snap peas, sliced
05 - 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Avocado Green Goddess Dressing

08 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
09 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (use plant-based for vegan option)
10 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
11 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
14 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
15 - 1 clove garlic
16 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
17 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
18 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
19 - 2-3 tablespoons water (to adjust consistency)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Combine avocado, Greek yogurt, basil, parsley, tarragon, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time as needed to achieve a creamy, pourable consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine romaine lettuce, baby spinach, cucumber, snap peas, radishes, chives, and parsley. Toss gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
03 - Drizzle the prepared avocado dressing over the salad mixture. Using salad tongs, toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing. Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.

# Tips from hearthlykitchen:

01 -
  • The avocado makes the dressing impossibly creamy without needing heavy mayo or sour cream
  • It comes together in literally 20 minutes but tastes like something from an upscale cafe
  • You can prep everything ahead and the dressing actually tastes better after the flavors meld
02 -
  • The dressing will keep for 3 days in the refrigerator, but press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent browning
  • For the absolute best flavor, let your dressed salad sit for just 5 minutes before serving so the herbs bloom slightly
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowl for 10 minutes before assembling to keep everything extra crisp
  • If the avocado is not perfectly ripe, the dressing will still work but may need slightly more lemon juice to balance the flavor

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