Green Goddess dressing was invented in 1923 at San Francisco's Palace Hotel to honor actor George Arliss's hit play.
Green Goddess Salad
Dive into a refreshing Green Goddess Salad that bursts with flavor! Crisp greens mingle with ripe avocados and zesty herbs, all drizzled in a luscious, creamy dressing that ties it all together. Perfect as a light lunch or a dazzling side dish, this salad is sure to brighten your plate and your day!
Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
π Ingredients
Serves 4π₯¬Fresh Produce(9)
- 1 handful of baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh basil (240 ml)
- 1/2 a head of cabbage, finely chopped
- 2 cucumbers, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Pepper
- 1 shallot
- 3 spring onions, chopped
π₯Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (79.2 ml)
π«Pantry Staples(1)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (60 ml)
π§Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Salt
π¦Other(1)
- 1/4 cup cashews (60 ml)
π¨βπ³ Instructions
- 1
Add all ingredients for the dressing into a blender. Blend until smooth.
- 2
Add salad ingredients into a salad bowl. Add the dressing, mix, serve with corn chips and enjoy!
π‘ Pro Tips
- βBlend your Green Goddess dressing for exactly 60-90 seconds to create a stable emulsion - over-blending breaks down herbs and creates a bitter, separated sauce.timing60-90 seconds
- βAdd ice cubes (2-3 pieces) to your blender when making herb-based dressings to prevent heat buildup that destroys chlorophyll and turns herbs brown.technique2-3 ice cubes
- βUse a 3:1 ratio of oil to acid (lemon juice/vinegar) in Green Goddess dressing, then adjust - this creates the proper viscosity for coating greens without being too thick.ingredient3:1 ratio
- βDress your salad greens within 5 minutes of serving because the acids in Green Goddess dressing begin breaking down cell walls, causing wilting and nutrient loss.timing5 minutes
- βPulse fresh herbs 3-4 times before adding other dressing ingredients to break them down evenly - adding everything at once creates uneven distribution and herb chunks.technique3-4 pulses
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Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Green Goddess dressing was invented in 1923 at San Francisco's Palace Hotel to honor actor George Arliss's hit play.
Green Goddess Salad
Dive into a refreshing Green Goddess Salad that bursts with flavor! Crisp greens mingle with ripe avocados and zesty herbs, all drizzled in a luscious, creamy dressing that ties it all together. Perfect as a light lunch or a dazzling side dish, this salad is sure to brighten your plate and your day!
π Ingredients
Serves 4π₯¬Fresh Produce(9)
- 1 handful of baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh basil (240 ml)
- 1/2 a head of cabbage, finely chopped
- 2 cucumbers, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Pepper
- 1 shallot
- 3 spring onions, chopped
π₯Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (79.2 ml)
π«Pantry Staples(1)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (60 ml)
π§Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Salt
π¦Other(1)
- 1/4 cup cashews (60 ml)
π¨βπ³ Instructions
- 1
Add all ingredients for the dressing into a blender. Blend until smooth.
- 2
Add salad ingredients into a salad bowl. Add the dressing, mix, serve with corn chips and enjoy!
π‘ Pro Tips
- βBlend your Green Goddess dressing for exactly 60-90 seconds to create a stable emulsion - over-blending breaks down herbs and creates a bitter, separated sauce.timing60-90 seconds
- βAdd ice cubes (2-3 pieces) to your blender when making herb-based dressings to prevent heat buildup that destroys chlorophyll and turns herbs brown.technique2-3 ice cubes
- βUse a 3:1 ratio of oil to acid (lemon juice/vinegar) in Green Goddess dressing, then adjust - this creates the proper viscosity for coating greens without being too thick.ingredient3:1 ratio
- βDress your salad greens within 5 minutes of serving because the acids in Green Goddess dressing begin breaking down cell walls, causing wilting and nutrient loss.timing5 minutes
- βPulse fresh herbs 3-4 times before adding other dressing ingredients to break them down evenly - adding everything at once creates uneven distribution and herb chunks.technique3-4 pulses