Green Goddess
Elevate your meals with the vibrant and herbaceous flavors of Green Goddess dressing—a creamy, tangy, and versatile recipe that comes together in just 10 minutes! Packed with fresh herbs like parsley, chives, tarragon, and basil, this dressing delivers a garden-fresh punch, perfectly balanced by zesty lemon juice and the richness of Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and olive oil. Optional anchovy fillets add a subtle umami kick, while garlic, salt, and black pepper round out the flavors. Whether drizzled over crisp salads, served as a dip for crudités, or used as a sauce for grilled proteins, this healthy homemade dressing is a delicious and easy way to bring restaurant-quality flavors to your table. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, and enjoy a truly versatile kitchen staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh parsley leaves
- 0.25 cup Fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons Fresh tarragon leaves
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
- 1 whole Lemon, juiced
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 fillets Anchovy fillets (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
In a food processor or blender, add the parsley, chives, tarragon, basil, and minced garlic.
Squeeze in the juice from one lemon, ensuring there are no seeds.
Add the Greek yogurt or sour cream, mayonnaise, and olive oil to the blender.
If using, add the optional anchovy fillets for a savory depth of flavor.
Sprinkle in the salt and black pepper.
Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender or processor as needed to ensure everything is fully incorporated.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed to balance the flavors.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve as a salad dressing, a dip for crudités, or a sauce for grilled proteins or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1382 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.6 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.8 g | 69% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 142 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 2994 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 596 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 20.2 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 1936 mg | 41% | |
*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.
