Green Goddess Salad with Creamy Dressing (Printable)

Crisp vegetables tossed in creamy herby dressing with crunchy seed toppings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups finely chopped romaine lettuce
02 - 2 cups finely chopped green cabbage
03 - 1 cup finely chopped cucumber
04 - 3 green onions, sliced
05 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
06 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
07 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

→ Green Goddess Dressing

08 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
09 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
12 - 1 small garlic clove
13 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
14 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon
17 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
18 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Toppings

19 - 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds

# Directions:

01 - Finely chop the romaine lettuce, green cabbage, cucumber, green onions, chives, parsley, and basil. Place all chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a blender or food processor, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, basil, chives, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the chopped vegetables in the mixing bowl. Toss thoroughly using salad tongs or large spoons until all vegetables are evenly coated.
04 - Sprinkle roasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds over the dressed salad. Serve immediately as a light main course or accompaniment to your meal.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The dressing comes together in under five minutes but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
  • You can prep all the vegetables ahead and toss it right before serving
  • It's that rare salad that actually keeps you full without feeling heavy
02 -
  • The dressing tastes better after it sits for 10 minutes, giving the garlic time to mellow
  • Over-chopping the herbs can make them bitter—pulse just until combined
  • This salad doesn't store well once dressed, so keep components separate if meal prepping
03 -
  • Use cold vegetables straight from the fridge for maximum crunch
  • If the dressing seems too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time

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