Description
This Green Goddess Salad Recipe is fresh, crisp, and packed with vibrant flavors. Loaded with crunchy vegetables, herbs, and a creamy green goddess dressing, it’s a refreshing and healthy salad perfect for lunch, dinner, or a light side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
For the Green Goddess Dressing
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or cilantro)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: Add Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the salad: Add lettuce, cabbage, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, green onions, and fresh herbs to a large bowl.
- Drizzle the green goddess dressing over the vegetables.
- Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately as a fresh salad or add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for a complete meal.
Notes
For the freshest texture, add dressing just before serving. The green goddess dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Adjust the herbs to your taste for a brighter or milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: green goddess salad, healthy salad recipe, creamy herb dressing, fresh salad, easy lunch recipe
