Description
This Green Goddess Salad is a vibrant explosion of fresh flavors and textures that will redefine your salad experience. With a creamy, herb-packed dressing and a delightful mix of crunchy vegetables, it’s a must-try for any salad lover.
Ingredients
- fresh flat-leaf parsley
- chives
- fresh dill
- tarragon
- anchovy paste (or capers)
- shallots
- mayonnaise
- Greek yogurt
- fresh lemon juice
- garlic
- romaine lettuce
- English cucumber
- bell pepper
- grilled beef (optional)
- chickpeas (optional)
- eggs (optional)
Instructions
- Roughly chop your fresh parsley, chives, dill, and tarragon. Peel and roughly chop your shallot and garlic clove.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped herbs, shallot, garlic, anchovy paste (or capers), mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and a good pinch of salt and black pepper. Blend on high until completely smooth and vibrant green.
- Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- On a large cutting board, finely chop your romaine lettuce, English cucumber, and bell pepper into small pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, add your finely chopped vegetables (and protein, if using). Pour about two-thirds of the chilled Green Goddess dressing over the chopped ingredients. Toss gently but thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the dressed salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Serve with sturdy pita chips, crackers, or as a vibrant side dish.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg