Fresh Green Goddess Salad (Printable)
Vibrant salad with crisp greens, avocado, and tangy homemade dressing ready in 20 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ 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 freshly squeezed lemon juice
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
# How To Make It:
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.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The homemade dressing transforms ordinary greens into something restaurant-worthy in minutes
- Every crunchy, creamy bite feels like eating sunshine and garden fresh air
- You can prep everything ahead and assemble when hunger strikes
02 -
- The dressing tastes even better after sitting for an hour, so do not hesitate to make it first and let those flavors meld
- Avocado starts browning quickly once cut, so toss it in lemon juice if you are prepping components ahead
- Over-blending the dressing can make it thin and watery, so pulse just until smooth and stop
03 -
- Toast the sunflower seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, watching closely so they do not burn
- If the dressing seems too thick after blending, add water one teaspoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency