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Green Goddess Salad Dressing

Homemade green goddess salad dressing is so easy to make and way more fresh and vibrant than even the best store-bought. Vibrant, herbacious, and preservative-free.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dressing
Cuisine: American
Keyword: green goddess salad, green goddess salad dressing
Servings: 1.5 cups
Calories: 89kcal
Author: Monica Lensink

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup fresh herbs can use any mix of basil, chives, cilantro, dill, parsley, etc.
  • juice of 1 medium lemon should be at least 3 Tablespoons, more to taste
  • 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 jalapeño pepper seeded and diced, more or less to taste

Instructions

  • Add yogurt, herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon, honey, salt, garlic, and jalapeño to a small food processor or blender. Blend on high speed until smooth.
    1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 cup fresh herbs, juice of 1 medium lemon, 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey , 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1-2 cloves garlic, 1/2 jalapeño pepper
  • Sample and blitz in more honey or agave nectar, lemon juice, or salt and pepper to taste. If you prefer a thinner dressing, blitz in 1-2 teaspoons of water. Stir again and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Notes

  1. Adjust to Taste: Don't skip the step of adjusting this dressing to taste! Tastebuds truly do vary, and the most common cravings will be for a dressing that's slightly sweeter (add more honey or agave), more tart (add more lemon), or generally has more pop (add more salt). 
  2. Adjust the Consistency: As written this yields a thick, creamy dressing similar to a thick ranch. Blitz in a small amount of water to thin it out if you like; aim to add just 1 teaspoon at a time so you don't thin it out too much all at once.
  3. Store: Homemade green goddess salad dressing keeps well for at least 5 days in the fridge.
  4. Other Uses: Obviously great over green goddess salad; this dressing also makes a delicious dipping sauce for veggies to snack on or serve as an appetizer, a dipping sauce for chicken wraps or chicken salad sandwiches, etc.

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 829mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1715IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1mg