Green Salad with Green Goddess Dressing (Printable)
A vibrant salad featuring crisp mixed greens and fresh herbs tossed in creamy Green Goddess dressing with avocado and pumpkin seeds.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salad Base
01 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, butter lettuce, arugula)
02 - 1 cup baby spinach
03 - 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
04 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
05 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, dill)
06 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
07 - 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
→ Green Goddess Dressing
08 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
09 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
12 - 1/2 cup fresh herbs (tarragon, parsley, chives, basil)
13 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
14 - 2 anchovy fillets, optional
15 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, vinegar, fresh herbs, minced garlic, and anchovies if using. Add salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
02 - In a large bowl, combine salad greens, spinach, sliced cucumber, radishes, and chopped fresh herbs. Toss gently to mix thoroughly.
03 - Drizzle desired amount of Green Goddess dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Arrange sliced avocado on top of the dressed salad and sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds.
05 - Transfer to serving plates immediately and provide extra dressing on the side.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The dressing keeps in the fridge for up to a week, meaning you can whip up a restaurant quality salad in minutes on busy weeknights.
- Its endlessly adaptable to whatever is popping up in your garden or looking fresh at the farmers market.
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- Adding a small ice cube to the blender when making the dressing keeps the herbs bright green instead of turning murky brown.
- The salad components can be prepped ahead and stored separately, but never dress the greens until right before serving or youll end up with a soggy disappointment.
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- For the silkiest dressing, let your ingredients come to room temperature before blending, especially if youve just pulled the yogurt from the refrigerator.
- Save the avocado pit and place it in any leftover dressing container to help prevent browning and oxidation.