Green Goddess Salad Cucumber Avocado (Printable Version)
A refreshing blend of cucumber, avocado, and fresh herbs dressed in tangy green goddess sauce.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 cups English cucumber, diced
02 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
03 - 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
04 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, thinly sliced
05 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - ¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
07 - ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
08 - ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
→ Green Goddess Dressing
09 - ½ cup Greek yogurt or plant-based alternative
10 - ¼ cup mayonnaise
11 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice, about ½ lemon
12 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
13 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
14 - 1 garlic clove, minced
15 - 2 anchovy fillets or 1 teaspoon capers
16 - ¼ cup fresh parsley
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon or extra basil
18 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives
19 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make:
01 - Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, anchovies or capers, parsley, tarragon, chives, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
02 - Place diced cucumber, avocado, chopped romaine lettuce, sliced sugar snap peas, green onions, parsley, chives, and basil in a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle the prepared Green Goddess dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently with salad tongs or large spoons to coat evenly, being careful not to mash the avocado pieces.
04 - Transfer to serving plates and enjoy right away. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The homemade dressing keeps for a week and makes everything taste better
- Crisp vegetables and creamy avocado create the perfect texture contrast
- Ready in twenty minutes with zero cooking required
02 -
- Avocado will brown if dressed too far in advance so wait until the last minute
- The dressing tastes even better after sitting in the refrigerator for a few hours
- Sugar snap peas stay crunchy longer than regular peas so do not substitute them
03 -
- Make double the dressing and use it as a dip for raw vegetables
- Toast some pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds for added crunch on top