Green Goddess Salad
🌱 Green Goddess Salad: A Fresh & Nutritious Boost for Your Day! 🌱
Looking for a salad that’s as delicious as it is nutritious? The Green Goddess Salad is the perfect blend of fresh veggies, vibrant herbs, and creamy, homemade dressing that’s packed with healthy fats, fiber, and tons of flavor! This salad is ideal for lunch, a light dinner, or as a side dish that’s bound to impress. Here’s why you should try it, plus a breakdown of the ingredients that make it a true “green goddess”!
Why You’ll Love This Salad
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
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Salad Base:
- 1 small head of green cabbage (finely chopped)
- 1 large cucumber (diced)
- 3–4 green onions (chopped)
- 1 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup chives (chopped, optional for extra flavor)
Green Goddess Dressing:
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chives
- 1 small clove garlic
- 1 small shallot (peeled)
- 1/2 avocado (adds creaminess without heavy fats)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Salad Base
- Start by finely chopping the cabbage, cucumber, and green onions, creating a variety of textures in the salad.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped vegetables and herbs, creating a base with the cabbage, cucumber, green onions, parsley, and basil. Mix well.
Step 2: Make the Green Goddess Dressing
- In a blender or food processor, combine the basil, parsley, chives, garlic, shallot, avocado, olive oil, rice vinegar, and lemon juice.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, adding a tablespoon or two of water if needed to reach your preferred consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting for acidity and flavor as desired.
Step 3: Assemble the Salad
- Pour the dressing over the prepared salad base and toss until the cabbage, cucumber, and herbs are well coated.
- Transfer to a serving dish or platter, and garnish with additional herbs or a sprinkle of chopped chives, if desired.
Notes
Optional Add-Ins:
- Protein: Top with grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for added protein.
- Nuts or seeds: Sprinkle with toasted almonds, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds for crunch.
- Cheese: Add a sprinkle of feta or parmesan for a richer flavor.
Serving and Storage
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Store the dressing separately if planning to keep for multiple meals to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
- This Green Goddess Salad is a great way to enjoy a wide variety of greens with a creamy, flavorful dressing that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Enjoy it as a light lunch or a side for a main meal!
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: Salad
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Salad, green, fresh, Goddess, Chopping