Description
A fresh and vibrant Green Goddess Salad featuring a creamy homemade dressing made with Greek yogurt, avocado, fresh herbs, and lemon juice. This nutrient-packed salad combines crunchy cabbage, spinach, cucumber, and herbs, making it a perfect light meal or side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 4 cups finely chopped green cabbage
- 2 cups spinach, finely chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh chives
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, avocado, parsley, chives, dill, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine chopped cabbage, spinach, cucumber, avocado, green onions, and parsley.
- Assemble: Drizzle the prepared Green Goddess dressing over the salad. Toss well to coat all the veggies evenly.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course. Garnish with extra parsley or chives if desired.
Notes
- To keep the salad fresh longer, store the dressing separately and toss just before serving.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with mayonnaise for a richer dressing or use a dairy-free yogurt for a vegan option.
- Add a squeeze of extra lemon juice for a brighter flavor if desired.
- Chilling the salad ingredients beforehand enhances the refreshing taste.
- Feel free to add nuts or seeds for extra crunch and nutrition.
