Fresh & Creamy Green Goddess Salad
This Green Goddess Salad is a fresh, no-cook recipe made with finely chopped vegetables and a creamy herb-packed dressing. It’s quick to prepare, easy to customize, and works as a side dish, light meal, or dip.With bold flavor, crisp texture, and simple ingredients, it’s a salad that’s both satisfying and versatile, perfect for everyday meals or meal prep.
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups finely chopped green cabbage
- 1 cup finely chopped cucumber
- ½ cup sliced green onions
Green Goddess Dressing
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup fresh parsley leaves
- ¼ cup chopped chives or green onions
- 1 small clove garlic
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise or soaked cashews for vegan
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2-4 tablespoons water as needed for thinning
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables
- Finely chop the cabbage, cucumber, and green onions. Add them to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
Make the dressing
- In a blender or food processor, add basil, parsley, chives, garlic, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Blend until smooth
- Blend the dressing until completely smooth and bright green. Add water one tablespoon at a time until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust
- Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.
Combine
- Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and toss until evenly coated.
Serve or rest
- Serve immediately or let the salad sit for 5–10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.