Green Goddess Salad
Green Goddess Salad is a crunchy, vibrant chopped salad tossed in a creamy, herbaceous dressing made with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, and avocado or yogurt. Refreshing and flavorful, it’s perfect as a light meal, side dish, or dip.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/2 head green cabbage, finely chopped
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach or kale (optional), finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup fresh chives
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or basil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 avocado or 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely chop cabbage, dice cucumber, and thinly slice green onions. Add to a large bowl with optional chopped spinach or kale.
- In a blender or food processor, combine garlic, chives, parsley or basil, lemon juice, rice vinegar, olive oil, avocado or yogurt, and nutritional yeast if using.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.
Notes
Use English cucumbers for less water and better texture.Adjust herbs based on availability—basil, cilantro, or mint also work well.Vegan option: use avocado or plant-based yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.Make the dressing ahead and store separately for up to 5 days.Serve as a salad, wrap filling, or dip with tortilla chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/green-goddess-salad/
