Fresh Green Goddess Salad (Printer-friendly)
Crisp mixed greens, cucumber, snap peas, and radishes tossed with creamy avocado and tangy green goddess dressing.
# What you'll need:
→ Salad Base
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
# Method:
01 - In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, cucumber, snap peas, radishes, avocado, fresh herbs, and scallions. Toss gently to mix without crushing delicate ingredients.
02 - Place Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, tarragon, parsley, chives, basil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and vibrant green, scraping down sides as needed.
03 - Pour dressing over salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Sprinkle toasted sunflower seeds on top and serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The dressing stays bright green for days and makes everything taste better
- Crisp vegetables meet creamy avocado in every single forkful
02 -
- The dressing tastes even better after sitting for an hour in the refrigerator
- Never dress the salad more than 15 minutes before serving or it becomes soggy
03 -
- Chill your serving bowl for 20 minutes before assembling to keep everything crisp longer
- If the dressing seems too thick, add water one teaspoon at a time until pourable