Green Salad with Goddess Dressing (Printable)

Crisp mixed greens paired with a creamy herb dressing and fresh vegetables for a bright, tasty dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Salad

01 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, butter lettuce, baby spinach)
02 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved
04 - 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
05 - 1/2 avocado, sliced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley, tarragon, chives), chopped

→ For the Green Goddess Dressing

07 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
08 - 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
12 - 2 anchovy fillets (optional, omit for vegetarian)
13 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves
17 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, anchovy fillets (if using), parsley, tarragon, chives, and basil in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber, sugar snap peas, radishes, and avocado. Drizzle with desired amount of Green Goddess dressing and toss gently to coat. Top with fresh chopped herbs for garnish.
03 - Serve immediately, with extra dressing on the side if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The dressing transforms even ordinary grocery store lettuce into something restaurant worthy
  • It keeps beautifully for days, making impromptu salads effortless
  • The snap peas and radishes add this perfect crunch that makes the salad feel substantial
02 -
  • The dressing tastes significantly better after resting for an hour or so
  • Do not over dress the salad, start with less than you think you need
  • Snap peas lose their crunch quickly, add them right before serving
03 -
  • Really pack those herbs down when measuring, air space does not add flavor
  • Make double the dressing and use it as a dip for crudités
  • If the dressing seems too thick, add water one teaspoon at a time

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