Dairy-Free Green Goddess Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Dairy-Free Green Goddess Salad! Packed with nutrient-rich mixed greens, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a pop of color from red onion, this recipe is as visually appealing as it is delicious. The star of the show is the homemade dairy-free green goddess dressing, made using fresh basil, parsley, chives, and lemon juice for a zesty, herbaceous profile, complemented by a hint of Dijon mustard and maple syrup for balance. Finished with a sprinkle of crunchy pistachios, this gluten-free and plant-based salad is perfect as a light entree or a refreshing side dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a wholesome way to enjoy bold flavors with minimal effort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 large Avocado
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley leaves
- 0.25 cup Fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 1 large Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Pistachios
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice the avocado thinly and add it to the salad greens.
Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion, adding both to the salad mixture.
In a food processor or blender, combine basil leaves, parsley leaves, fresh chives, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and the peeled garlic clove.
Blend or process until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Drizzle the green goddess dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are well-coated.
Top the salad with a sprinkle of pistachios for a delightful crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, dairy-free Green Goddess Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.9 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1424 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.7 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.8 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.1 g | ||
| Protein | 28.8 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 509 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 3701 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
