Description
This Green Goddess Salad is vibrant, creamy, and full of fresh flavors. Crisp greens are topped with avocado, herbs, and a tangy Green Goddess dressing for a healthy, satisfying salad perfect for lunch or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 5–6 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, tarragon, or basil)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup toasted nuts or seeds (optional)
- For Green Goddess Dressing:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley, tarragon, chives, or basil)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare greens: Wash and dry salad greens, then place in a large salad bowl.
- Make dressing: Blend Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and fresh herbs until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble salad: Top greens with diced avocado, cucumber, herbs, cheese, and nuts if using.
- Toss and serve: Drizzle Green Goddess dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe avocado for a creamy texture. Adjust the herbs in the dressing to your taste. This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or fish for a complete meal. Dressing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Green Goddess salad, creamy salad, herb salad, avocado salad, healthy salad recipe