Description
A vibrant, creamy, and herb-packed salad featuring a homemade green goddess dressing made with fresh parsley, cilantro, dill, avocado, and Greek yogurt. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect for busy weeknights and healthy eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup packed fresh parsley (flat-leaf Italian)
- 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup packed fresh dill
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Generous crack of black pepper
- 4 cups mixed greens or baby spinach
- 1 medium English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Optional: Grilled chicken or chickpeas
- Optional: 2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced
- Optional: 1/4 cup feta or goat cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the parsley, cilantro, and dill. Remove thick stems and roughly chop if necessary.
- Add the herbs, avocado, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper to a food processor.
- Pulse a few times to break down ingredients, then blend continuously for 30-60 seconds until smooth. Scrape down sides and blend again if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Dice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes. Place the mixed greens in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the cucumber, tomatoes, and any other vegetables to the bowl with the greens.
- Pour about half of the green goddess dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Add more dressing if desired.
- Top with optional add-ins like grilled chicken, chickpeas, or cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, use fresh herbs and room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth dressing. Store dressing in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface to prevent browning. Do not toss the salad with dressing until ready to eat to keep greens crisp. Can be made vegan by swapping yogurt for silken tofu or cashew cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 8
Keywords: green goddess salad, healthy herb salad, 5-ingredient recipe, quick lunch, vegetarian salad, avocado dressing, gluten-free