Green Goddess Salad with Creamy Dressing (Printable)
Crisp vegetables meet creamy herby dressing in this vibrant salad topped with crunchy seeds.
# What's Needed:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 cups finely chopped romaine lettuce
02 - 2 cups finely chopped green cabbage
03 - 1 cup finely chopped cucumber
04 - 3 green onions, sliced
05 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
06 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
07 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
→ Green Goddess Dressing
08 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt alternative
09 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
12 - 1 small garlic clove
13 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
14 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon (optional)
17 - 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional, omit for vegetarian)
18 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
19 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Toppings
20 - 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
# How to Make It:
01 - Finely chop the lettuce, cabbage, cucumber, green onions, chives, parsley, and basil. Place all chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, basil, chives, tarragon (if using), anchovy paste (if using), salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the chopped vegetables. Toss thoroughly using salad tongs or serving spoons until all vegetables are evenly coated.
04 - Sprinkle roasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds over the dressed salad. Serve immediately as a light main course or side dish.
# Tips for Success:
01 -
- The dressing keeps for days and transforms everything it touches
- That crunch when sunflower seeds hit fresh vegetables is absolutely addictive
02 -
- The salad gets soggy if dressed too early, so wait until the moment you're ready to serve
- Fresh herbs make all the difference here and dried ones simply won't give you that vibrant flavor
03 -
- Let the dressing sit for 15 minutes after blending to let the flavors meld together
- Toast your seeds in a dry pan until fragrant for the deepest flavor possible