Green Goddess Avocado Cucumber (Printable)

A vibrant salad combining creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and fresh herbs for a refreshing, healthy dish.

# What you'll need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large English cucumber, diced
02 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
03 - 1 cup finely chopped romaine lettuce
04 - 1 cup finely chopped baby spinach
05 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
08 - 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

→ Dressing

09 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
10 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
11 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 garlic clove, minced
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
16 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
17 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine cucumber, avocados, romaine, spinach, green onions, parsley, chives, and basil.
02 - In a blender or food processor, add Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, tarragon, dill, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
03 - Pour the green goddess dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly. Serve immediately, garnished with additional herbs if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The dressing keeps for days in the fridge so you can drizzle it over everything
  • Its surprisingly hearty thanks to all those creamy avocado cubes
  • You feel virtuous eating it because its basically a salad and herbs in a bowl
02 -
  • Avocado starts to brown once cut so toss it with a little lemon juice before adding to the salad
  • The dressing tastes even better after sitting for an hour so make it ahead if you can
  • Dont skip the tarragon because its what makes this taste like classic green goddess
03 -
  • Use a microplane to grate the garlic clove into the dressing so it dissolves completely
  • Let the dressing sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld

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