Green Goddess Salad

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A simple romaine salad topped with classic green goddess dressing made with mayonnaise, parsley, spinach, basil, tarragon, and lemon juice.

By
Julia Levy
Julia Levy
Julia Levy
Julia Levy is an experienced cook with a demonstrated history of working in the publishing industry. She is skilled in catering, food & beverage, event planning, and menu development. She tests and develops recipes in the DotDash Meredith Test Kitchen for Southern Living.
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Updated on November 9, 2023
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Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1 cup baby spinach

  • 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • ⅓ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped tarragon leaves

  • ½ medium shallot, peeled, coarsely chopped

  • 1 small garlic clove, peeled and chopped

  • ½ teaspoon anchovy paste

  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from 2 medium limes)

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

Salad

  • 4 cups chopped green cabbage

  • 4 cups chopped hearts of romaine

  • 3 medium Persian cucumbers, sliced

  • ½ cup thinly sliced green onions

  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped

  • ¼ cup chopped roasted, salted pistachios

Directions

  1. Combine spinach, parsley, basil, chives, tarragon, shallot, garlic, anchovy paste, and lime juice in a high-powered blender; blend and slowly add oil through top opening of blender until mixture is smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down sides if needed. Add mayonnaise and salt; blend until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

    all ingredients for a green goddess dressing in a blender.

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  2. Combine cabbage, romaine, cucumber, and scallions in a large bowl; add 2/3 cup of the dressing and toss to evenly coat. Divide between 4 bowls and top each bowl with avocado and 1 tablespoon of the pistachios. Serve immediately with remaining dressing.

    Green Goddess Salad greens and vegetables in a large mixing bowl, next to a measuring cup of green goddess dressing.

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

535 Calories
53g Fat
15g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 535
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53g 68%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 648mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 7g 23%
Protein 5g 10%
Potassium 677mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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