Paleo Green Goddess Salad
Bright, herbaceous, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Paleo Green Goddess Salad is a nutrient-dense twist on the classic. Featuring tender butter lettuce, fresh spinach, crisp cucumber, and creamy avocado, this salad is a celebration of vibrant greens. The star of the dish is the homemade Paleo-friendly Green Goddess dressing, expertly blended with fresh basil, parsley, dill, tarragon, lemon juice, and olive oil for a silky and tangy finish. Free from dairy and refined sugars, this salad is perfect for those following a Paleo diet, or anyone craving a healthy, refreshing meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a light yet satisfying dish ideal for lunch, dinner, or as an elegant side. Whether you're a fan of garden-fresh greens or simply looking for a delicious Paleo salad recipe, this Green Goddess Salad is sure to impress!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Butter lettuce
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 large Cucumber
- 2 medium Avocado
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley leaves
- 0.25 cup Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Fresh tarragon
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 large Garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by washing and drying the butter lettuce and fresh spinach. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl along with the spinach.
Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons and add to the salad bowl.
Pit and peel the avocados, then slice them into cubes and add to the salad bowl.
Chop the green onions thinly, using both the white and green parts, and add to the bowl.
For the dressing, combine the basil leaves, parsley, dill, tarragon, lemon juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper in a blender.
Blend the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and has a creamy consistency.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with more salt, black pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Pour the Green Goddess dressing over the salad mixture in the bowl.
Toss the salad gently to ensure all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy Paleo Green Goddess Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.3 g | 214% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2755 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.9 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 625 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 3836 mg | 82% | |
*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.
