Green Salad with Green Goddess Dressing (Printable version)
Crisp mixed greens tossed in a creamy, herb-rich dressing with fresh vegetables and toasted 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
# Directions:
01 - Combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, vinegar, fresh herbs, minced garlic, anchovies if using, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
02 - In a large bowl, combine salad greens, spinach, cucumber, radishes, and chopped herbs. Toss gently to combine.
03 - Drizzle desired amount of dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Arrange avocado slices on top and sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds.
05 - Serve immediately with extra dressing on the side.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The dressing keeps beautifully in the fridge for days, getting even better as the flavors meld, so you can have restaurant quality salads all week with minimal effort.
- Every bite offers a perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and herbaceous notes that even salad skeptics find irresistible.
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients make an astonishingly better dressing than cold ones straight from the refrigerator.
- A splash of warm water added to the blender can rescue a dressing that seems too thick without diluting the flavor like additional oil would.
03 -
- When blending the dressing, add the liquids first, then the herbs, for the smoothest result without needing to constantly stop and scrape down the sides.
- For the most balanced flavor, include at least one herb from each flavor profile category: anise like tarragon or fennel fronds, peppery like watercress, and grassy like parsley.