Green Goddess Salad Recipe (2024)

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This viral TikTok green goddess salad is delicious! Ready in 15 minutes, this salad can be served as a side, dip, or sandwich topping.

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You know we love our flavorful salad recipes. Some of our classic salads are fattoush, Greek salad, nicoise and Persian salad shirazi. If you're looking for not-so-classic ones, check out my favorite roasted cauliflower salad or this green goddess salad that's been a family favorite for quite a while now!

Table Of Contents:
  • The Green Goddess Salad
  • Ingredients
  • How To Make Green Goddess Salad
  • Variations
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Leftovers
  • Frequently asked questions
  • More Salad Recipes
  • Green Goddess Salad Recipe

The Green Goddess Salad

What I love about this salad is that it can also be served as a dip with some chips or crackers. The addition of walnuts and pomegranate adds to the deliciousness. Give it a try and you'll be making it over and over. Trust me, it's worth the hype.

The trend was started by Baked by Melissa (check it out, the ASMR is amazing). The original recipe calls for cashews, shallots and basil, among other special ingredients. I opted for walnuts and used parmesan in place of nutritional yeast.

Ingredients

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  • Cabbage: I opted for green cabbage but I've seen versions with savoy and Napa cabbage as well.
  • Cucumbers: As for the cucumbers, my favorite ones to use are Persian cucumbers; however, English cucumbers would also work.
  • Green onions: Use both the white and green parts for this recipe.
  • Walnuts: You need walnuts for the dressing, the add a lot of flavor and a subtle crunch.
  • Lemon juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice works best in this recipe.
  • Olive oil: Always opt for extra virgin olive oil for salad dressings.
  • Parmesan cheese: It's best to get a block of parmesan cheese and grate it yourself.
  • Avocado: For a creamy salad blend an avocado into the dressing.

How To Make Green Goddess Salad

  1. Chop the cabbage finely (you can also shred it) and place it in a bowl.
  2. Add the chopped cucumbers and green onions to the salad.
  3. Place the avocado, spinach, garlic cloves, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, walnuts, vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice in a blender and mix on high until creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add more lemon juice or a few tablespoons of water.
  4. Add the dressing to the salad and mix well using two large spoons. Make sure all the vegetables are coated with the dressing.
  5. Top with pomegranate and walnuts. Serve as is or with crackers.
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Variations

I love this green goddess salad with the addition of parmesan, walnuts and pomegranates. Here are a few other variations of this recipe:

  • Add grilled chicken or sautéed shrimp to make it into a full meal.
  • If making this salad vegan, use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan like Baked by Melissa.
  • If Persian cucumbers are not available, use English cucumbers.
  • Baked by Melissa also adds cashews, shallot and basil to the dressing.
  • Instead of walnuts, you can use pecans or almonds. You can also leave out the nuts entirely.
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Serving Suggestions

Just like Turkish ezme, you can serve this salad as a dip with some pita bread, pita chips or tortilla chips. You can also serve it as a side with dishes such as grilled chicken, grilled steak, spatchco*ck chicken or shrimp kabobs.

If serving it as a topping, try Green goddess salad on sandwiches such as turkey pesto panini or caprese sandwich.

Leftovers

This salad is best served fresh, however you can store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make this ahead of time?

You can chop all the vegetables ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 2 days. It's best to make the dressing right before serving since it contains avocados and might change color after a while.

My dressing is too thick, how can I fix it?

Add 2 - 3 tablespoons of water to the dressing and blend again.

How can I make the dressing without parmesan?

Use nutritional yeast instead or simply leave it out.

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Green Goddess Salad Recipe

Shadi HasanzadeNemati

This viral TikTok green goddess salad is delicious! Ready in 15 minutes, this salad can be served as a side, dip or sandwich topping.

5 from 12 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 312 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb green cabbage shredded
  • 6 Persian cucumbers diced
  • 6 green onions chopped

Green Goddess Salad dressing

  • 1 lemon juice of
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 ½ cups baby spinach
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ avocado
  • cup walnuts
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Place the shredded cabbage, cucumber and green onion in a large bowl and mix to combine.

  • Blend the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, baby spinach, black pepper, avocado, walnuts, white vinegar, salt and parmesan cheese in a blender or a food processor.

  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix well using two large salad spoons.

  • Serve as is or with cracker, pita chips or tortilla chips.

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Notes

  • To make the dressing vegan, use ¼ cup nutritional yeast.
  • You can use rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar.
  • Use almonds, cashews, or pecans instead of walnuts if desired.
  • Serve with pita bread, pita chips or tortilla chips. Use as a side dish for grilled chicken or steak or use as a topping for sandwiches.
  • You can chop all the vegetables ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 2 days. It's best to make the dressing right before serving since it contains avocados and might change color after a while.
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 8gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 133mgPotassium: 651mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1534IUVitamin C: 68mgCalcium: 177mgIron: 2mg

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  1. Sisley White Sew White

    Green Goddess Salad Recipe (11)
    The pomegranates really add that burst of freshness to this salad. We loved it at our bbq!

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  2. Suja md

    Green Goddess Salad Recipe (12)
    Truly amazing in taste and flavors in this recipe. Will definitely make again, very good recipe!

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  3. Nathan

    Green Goddess Salad Recipe (13)
    I've never made my own green goddess salad but I'm so glad I tried this recipe, because WOW! So flavorful and refreshing, and filling without being too heavy. Love the pomegranate for a little bit of sweetness, it really brings everything together!

    Reply

  4. Kristen

    Green Goddess Salad Recipe (14)
    This salad was seriously delicious! It was the perfect side for my dinner.

    Reply

  5. Erik

    Green Goddess Salad Recipe (15)
    Flavors are totally on point. Love the tips about serving with pita or chicken.

    Reply

  6. Aimee Berrett

    Green Goddess Salad Recipe (16)
    This dressing is my new favorite. I can't wait to eat this all week for lunch

    Reply

  7. Katie

    Green Goddess Salad Recipe (17)
    This is one of the best summer salads! Can't wait to make this for our next family gathering.

    Reply

  8. Jenni

    Green Goddess Salad Recipe (18)
    Made this for lunch, and WOW! It was so easy and so delicious! I will be having this a LOT! Thanks!

    Reply

  9. Katie

    Green Goddess Salad Recipe (19)
    This salad is so refreshing and also so easy to throw together! Everyone's obsessed and for good reason!

    Reply

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Green Goddess Salad Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is Green Goddess made of? ›

Green goddess is a salad dressing, typically containing mayonnaise, sour cream, chervil, chives, anchovy, tarragon, lemon juice, and pepper.

What is green goddess dip made of? ›

Green Goddess Dressing Recipe Ingredients

Greek yogurt – Classic green goddess dressing is made with mayo and sometimes sour cream, but I skip them both in favor of Greek yogurt. It makes this recipe a tad healthier, and it adds a delicious tangy flavor. Fresh herbs – I always make this recipe with parsley and chives.

Why is it called Green Goddess salad? ›

The Green Goddess salad was made famous at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco in 1923 as a tribute to George Arliss, the star of the play “The Green Goddess.” Descendant recipes vary, although most, including James Beard's in “American Cookery,” rely on a foundation of tarragon, anchovies, chives and scallion.

How healthy is the green goddess salad at Panera? ›

550 calories, 33 grams Fat, 24 grams Carbs, 42 grams Protein. This nutrition is without changing anything.

Is Green Goddess good for you? ›

Vitamins and Minerals

One tablespoon of green goddess dressing contains 5.1 milligrams of calcium, 4.65 milligrams of phosphorous, 8.7 milligrams of potassium, as well as vitamin A and vitamin K.

What is in Green Goddess seasoning? ›

Ingredients: Garlic powder, Salt, Sugars (sugar, maltodextrin), Onion powder, Spinach powder, Yeast extract, Citric acid, Dehydrated spinach, Dehydrated green onion, Vinegar solids, Modified corn starch, Canola oil, Dehydrated celery, Natural flavor, Silicon dioxide (anti-caking agent), Spices.

What is in the green goddess salad at Costco? ›

Made with green leaf lettuce, red and savoy cabbage, broccoli, carrot, green onion, vegan butter crouton crumbles, green goddess seasoning, and plant-based green goddess dressing, this salad is vegan, plant-based, and simply delectable.

What is in Trader Joe's Green Goddess dressing? ›

Ingredients. WATER, AVOCADO, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, GREEN ONIONS, LEMON JUICE, CHIVES, PARSLEY, OLIVE OIL BLEND (OLIVE OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), YELLOW ONION, BASIL, GARLIC, SEA SALT, BLACK PEPPER.

What is Goddess sauce made of? ›

Green goddess dressing is a creamy salad dressing (or dip) typically containing mayonnaise, sour cream, an abundance of fresh herbs, anchovy, garlic, and lemon juice.

What is the three sacred sisters salad? ›

Ingredients
  1. 2 pounds butternut squash.
  2. 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  3. 1 (15.5-oz.) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed.
  4. 2 cups fresh corn kernels.
  5. ½ small red onion, sliced.
  6. ½ cup chopped fresh basil.
  7. Balsamic Vinaigrette.
  8. 3 cups loosely packed arugula.

What does green goddess salad dressing taste like? ›

Green goddess dressing has a distinctive and robust flavor profile. It is creamy and tangy, with a refreshing and herbaceous taste. Besides using it on salads, it is a great dipping sauce for Rotisserie Chicken on the Grill and Sheetpan Chicken Fajitas!

Does Green Goddess contain avocado? ›

Typically, a green goddess salad dressing combines some type of green (like spinach) or herbs (like cilantro, basil, or parsley) with a cream base (like yogurt, sour cream, mayo—or avocado ). It often includes garlic and lemon to really make the flavor pop!

What salad did Panera get rid of? ›

Besides the pepperoni, margherita, and cheese flatbread pizzas, the list also alleges items like turkey chili, Asian sesame salad with chicken, plain butter croissant, and the sesame seed bagel will be getting the ax, alongside Mediterranean bowls — which were also introduced in 2019 alongside flatbread pizzas.

Why do Panera salads have so many carbs? ›

Many salads at Panera Bread are surprisingly high in carbs due to the addition of croutons, tortilla strips, beans, corn, fruit, or other high carb toppings. Additionally, many of their salad dressings are loaded with sugar. To reduce the carb count, order your dressing on the side — and only use what you need.

What's in the Green Goddess dressing at Subway? ›

With a creamy yogurt-base, parsley, tarragon and chives, plus a tangy hint of lemon, Green Goddess Dressing is light, citrusy and refreshing, the perfect addition to the all-star sauce lineup on Subway Canada's menu. The two new Green Goddess subs come on Harvest Grain bread.

What are the ingredients in Kraft Green Goddess dressing? ›

Water, Soybean Oil, Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Sugar, Sour Cream* (Cream (from Milk), Cultured Skim Milk, Culture), Salt, Contains Less Than 2% of Modified Food Starch, Xanthan Gum, Buttermilk*, Spice, Garlic*, Polysorbate 60, Phosphoric Acid, Mustard Flour, Onions*, Natural Flavor, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Potassium Sorbate and ...

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