Green Goddess Dressing is Greek yogurt based simple, refreshing and zesty dressing
Today, I’ve got a little secret I want to share with you – one of my all-time favorite recipes, the Easy Green Goddess Dressing recipe. Picture walking through a lush, fragrant garden with all these gorgeous herbs chillin’ with tangy Greek yogurt with some posh olive oil. It’s like having a magic potion in your kitchen (and yes, I do identify as a witch when it comes to cooking, thanks)!
At one point in college, I was going through an insane amount of herbs trying to recreate this lunch I had at this really cute café I found while on spring break. But it wasn’t the cozy roasted chicken or the savory roasted potatoes that stole my heart in this meal. It was the Green Goddess dressing that was just casually poured over a bunch of fresh, crispy salad leaves that had me obsessing!
This dressing is like the fun cousin of your go-to ranch dressing; looks creamy, tastes rich, is super healthy and, guess what, zero guilt! Plus, it kind of reminds me of chimichurri, but minus the spice hit – absolute perfection for those who are all about the herbs but like things a bit softer. You’re going to love it as much as I did.
Ingredients
The herbs listed are my faves but can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup parsley
- 1 cup mixed herbs (basil, mint, dill, and chives)
- 2 stalks of spring onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cups olive oil
- 2 tsp capers
- 1 clove garlic
- salt and pepper
How to Make Green Goddess Dressing
Step 1: Combine all the ingredients in a blender.
Step 2: Blend the ingredients until you get a smooth and creamy consistency.
Step 3: If the dressing looks too thick, add a small amount of water to thin it out.
FAQs
Look no further than your friendly neighborhood avocado. Sub it in and you’ve still got that rich, creamy texture with bonus points for an added dose of healthy fats. Win!
Absolutely! Replace the lemon juice with apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, or go wild and use lime juice. Don’t worry: you’ll still attain that fresh, vibrant flavor.
Using fresh herbs makes all the difference, I recommend strongly against using dried herbs. I recommend trying tarragon or cilantro if you want to play with the flavors a little bit.
Serving Suggestions
This versatile Green Goddess Dressing is amazing just poured over a fresh summer salad, but it can go much further! Try it as a dip for roasted vegetables or chicken skewers. And it can even be used as an amazing, herby marinade for grilling or roasting meats. Get those herbs flying!
How To Prep and Store Green Goddess Dressing
This Green Goddess Dressing can definitely be whipped up in advance. Actually, it might be better to have it sitting for a bit to get those flavors melding even more deeply. Just blend your ingredients and store in an airtight container in the fridge. The same goes for any leftovers — pop them into a sealed container and stock it in the fridge. It’ll last you about five days. When you’re ready to serve your tangy, herby goodness, just give it a good mix before using, adding that extra ‘oomph’ to your meal.
Easy Green Goddess Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup parsley
- 1 cup mixed herbs like basil mint, dill, and chives
- 2 stalks of spring onions chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cups olive oil
- 2 tsp capers
- 1 clove garlic
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender
- Blend until you get a nice smooth and creamy consistency.
- If the dressing appears too thick, add a small amount of water to thin it out.
