Green Goddess Salad Dressing
This Green Goddess Dressing is a vegan spin on the classic recipe! No mayo here—instead, ripe avocado is blended with lemon juice for a bright, creamy, herbaceous salad dressing to perk up greens, meal bowls, and more.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 169kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 1 cup parsley leaves and stems
- 1 cup mixed soft herbs , such as basil, dill, and/or oregano
- ¼ cup loosely packed tarragon leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1 lemon , juiced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons capers , drained
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt , to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Place all of the dressing ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add ¼ cup water and blend until smooth. If necessary, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you have a thick but pourable consistency.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
Notes
This dressing is best eaten right away, but you can transfer it to an airtight container and it will keep in the fridge for 3 or 4 days, or it can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1860IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 3mg