Green Salad
Made with lots of fresh ingredients and full of vibrant flavors, it’s easy to see why this traditional green goddess salad is a favorite! The crunchy salad of romaine lettuce, cucumber, avocado, snap peas and celery is tossed in a creamy lemon and herb dressing for a tasty and refreshing dish. Quick and easy to make, serve up as a side dish or healthy meatless main. Be sure to try my Green Goddess Pasta Salad too! With it’s creamy dressing and fresh herby and vibrant flavors, this green goddess salad is a no brainer! So quick and easy, every bite is super delicious!
How to Make Green Goddess Salad
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Ingredient Notes
Mayonnaise and Sour Cream: I love the combination of mayonnaise and sour cream in this dressing. Mayonnaise adds richness and creaminess, while the sour cream adds tanginess and lightens the dressing a bit. Garlic: Adds an earthy allium flavor and is a classic addition to green goddess salad. Anchovy: Another classic addition to green goddess dressing. I like to use filets packed in oil but 1 teaspoon anchovy paste would also work! Or feel free to leave it out if you prefer. Lemon: Adds freshness and acidity to the dressing. Herbs: Parsley, tarragon, and chives are the herbs traditionally used in this dressing, but you could swap them out for basil, cilantro, or mint if you prefer. Feel free to make it your own! Greens: I love the combination of romaine hearts and mixed greens–the romaine is crisp and crunchy and the salad greens have great flavor! Vegetables: I’m using all of my favorite green vegetables (cucumber, avocado, snap peas, and celery) but you can use whatever you have on hand! Almonds: Adds a delicious crunch. You could also use walnuts, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds!
Serving Suggestions
This green goddess salad can be served by itself as a hearty main, or accompany it with some bread to make it a little more filling.
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This salad can also easily be served as a side dish with your favorite mains, or try adding in some Air Fryer chickpeas or shredded chicken.
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Sometimes you shouldn’t mess with the classics, and this traditional green goddess salad recipe is perfect just as it is! So simple and easy to make, it’s perfect to enjoy throughout the year. The undressed salad can be prepared up to 2 days in advance of when you plan to serve it. Store the salad tightly covered in the refrigerator.
It’s a great way to use up leftover herbs or greens. Feel free to blend in whatever you have in the fridge, including tender greens like spinach. It makes an excellent dip for tortilla or pita chips or fresh vegetables. It’s a great sauce to add to pasta or sandwiches!
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