Green Goddess Avocado Cucumber (Printable)

A vibrant salad blending avocado, cucumber, and fresh herbs for a crisp, herby flavor perfect for any meal.

# What you'll need:

→ Salad Components

01 - 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
02 - 1 English cucumber, diced
03 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
04 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced
05 - 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Green Goddess Dressing

08 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
09 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
12 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives
14 - 1 small garlic clove
15 - 2 anchovy fillets (optional)
16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, vinegar, basil, chives, garlic, and anchovy fillets if using in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside until serving.
02 - Place chopped romaine lettuce, diced cucumber, avocados, sliced radishes, scallions, dill, and parsley in a large salad bowl. Toss ingredients gently to distribute evenly.
03 - Drizzle the prepared Green Goddess dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The dressing keeps for five days in the refrigerator, so you can drizzle it over everything from grain bowls to roasted vegetables all week long
  • Something magical happens when creamy avocado meets cool cucumber and that bright herbaceous dressing somehow ties it all together
02 -
  • Never dress the entire salad if you are planning to have leftovers because the lettuce will wilt within an hour
  • The anchovies completely disappear into the dressing but they make a huge difference in depth of flavor
03 -
  • Make the dressing the day before to let all the flavors meld together
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly than cold ones from the refrigerator

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