Green Salad with Dressing (Printer-friendly)

Crisp mixed greens tossed with a creamy herb dressing, delivering fresh and vibrant flavors in minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Green Goddess Dressing

01 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
02 - 1/4 cup sour cream
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
08 - 2 anchovy fillets (optional, omit for vegetarian)
09 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
10 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Green Salad

12 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, butter lettuce, arugula, spinach)
13 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
14 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved
15 - 1 avocado, sliced
16 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
17 - 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley, dill, chives), roughly chopped

# How-To Guide:

01 - Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, parsley, chives, tarragon, basil, anchovy fillets if using, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
02 - Place mixed salad greens, cucumber, sugar snap peas, avocado, green onions, and fresh herbs in a large serving bowl.
03 - Drizzle half the Green Goddess dressing over the salad. Use salad tongs to toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated. Add remaining dressing as desired.
04 - Transfer to individual plates or serve family-style from the bowl. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired. For best texture, serve immediately after dressing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The dressing keeps for a week and makes everything taste better
  • You can prep all the vegetables ahead and just toss when ready to serve
02 -
  • The dressing tastes better after it sits for an hour, so make it first
  • Dont overdress the salad or the greens will wilt within minutes
03 -
  • Use a microplane for the garlic so it disappears completely into the dressing
  • If the dressing is too thick, add a teaspoon of water at a time

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