Green Goddess Avocado Salad (Printable)

Vibrant salad with avocado, fresh herbs, and citrus dressing for a light, colorful lunch or side dish.

# What you'll need:

→ Salad

01 - 1 small head romaine lettuce, chopped
02 - 1 cup green cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1 avocado, diced
05 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
07 - 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
08 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

→ Green Goddess Dressing

09 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
10 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
11 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon or dill
14 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
15 - 1 garlic clove
16 - 2 anchovy fillets, optional
17 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
18 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
19 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, chives, tarragon, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy fillets if using, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth and vibrant green. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
02 - In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, green cabbage, cucumber, avocado, green onions, parsley, chives, and basil.
03 - Drizzle the green goddess dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The dressing is so good you will find yourself dipping vegetables into it straight from the blender, no judgment here.
  • It comes together in the time it takes to complain about not knowing what to make for lunch.
02 -
  • Over-blending the dressing turns it foamy and thin, stop as soon as it looks smooth.
  • Salting the cucumber ahead of time draws out water that will pool at the bottom of your bowl and ruin the coating.
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowl in the freezer for ten minutes before assembly, it keeps everything crisp twice as long.
  • Save a few whole herb leaves to scatter on top, the visual pop makes people think you are more skilled than you are.

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