Green Goddess Ranch
Transform your salads, snacks, and more with the vibrant and herbaceous flavor of Green Goddess Ranch. This creamy dressing combines classic ranch ingredients like mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk with a garden-fresh twist of parsley, chives, cilantro, and tarragon. Anchovy fillets and a squeeze of lemon juice add a punch of umami and brightness, making this homemade dressing irresistibly zesty and well-balanced. Quick and easy with just 15 minutes of prep, it’s perfect as a salad topper, veggie dip, or drizzle for roasted veggies and proteins. For the best results, let it chill to allow the flavors to meld. Discover the ultimate combination of fresh herbs and creamy goodness with this elevated Green Goddess Ranch recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup buttermilk
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh chives
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon
- 1 each garlic clove, minced
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 each anchovy fillets
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a food processor or blender, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth.
Add in the fresh parsley, fresh chives, fresh cilantro, fresh tarragon, minced garlic, lemon juice, and anchovy fillets to the processor.
Blend the ingredients until all the herbs are finely chopped and the mixture is well combined and creamy.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste. Blend again briefly to incorporate the seasoning.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add more buttermilk a tablespoon at a time.
Transfer the dressing into a jar or airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve as a salad dressing or a dip with your favorite vegetables and snacks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.8 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 390 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.2 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 61 mg | 1% | |
*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.
