This Green Goddess Dressing is made with fresh herbs, creamy avocado and zesty lemon juice and are just a few of the ingredients that make this irresistible. Your salads are about to get a whole lot yummier! Gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, low carb, vegan, keto and Whole30 compliant.
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Creamy Green Goddess Dressing Recipe
Are your go-to salad dressings just not cutting it anymore? Well, maybe it’s time for an upgrade – in the form of this heavenly recipe! This Green Goddess Dressing will add tons of flavor and freshness to your plate, and it can be used on so much more than just salads.
It’s made with healthy, wholesome ingredients and plenty of room for customization. Your palate, your call! Whether you like thick and earthy dressings, thin and tangy ones or anything in between, you’re going to love this recipe. We know it sounds too good to be true – but hey, that’s why this dressing has achieved god status!
And if you need more healthy dressing recipes to try, be sure to check out our these 10 delicious homemade salad dressings.
Where is Green Goddess Dressing From?
First served at San Francisco’s Palace Hotel in 1923, this dressing was invented by then-Head Chef Philip Roemer. The lead actor in the play “The Green Goddess” was staying at the hotel, so Roemer created the dressing for his starter salad. From there, the unique condiment exploded in popularity all over the world.
It’s now a cult-favorite item at Trader Joes and Panera. Spoiler alert – this homemade version is better than both and the best part is that it’s completely gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, low carb, vegan, keto and Whole30 compliant.
What You’ll Need
Green goddess dressing uses a variety of herbs, which can be adjusted depending on your tastes. Feel free to swap them out according to your preferences!
- Fresh Cilantro: Also known as coriander, cilantro adds a nice punch of citrus. If you’re one of those people who can’t stand cilantro, feel free to use fresh basil or another desired herb instead.
- Fresh Parsley: This nutrient-rich herb has a peppery flavor with subtle earthy notes.
- Fresh Dill: Or tarragon, mint, thyme, rosemary, etc.
- Ripe Avocado: Ripe avocados have bumpy skin and yield ever so slightly to gentle pressure. Oftentimes, they are also darker in color.
- Fresh Lemon Juice: Lime juice works too – use what you like!
- Avocado Oil: Or extra virgin olive oil.
- Garlic: You’ll need 1 clove.
- Sea Salt: To taste.
- Black Pepper: Freshly cracked.
- Filtered Water: Only add water as needed to thin out the dressing.
How to Make Green Goddess Dressing
This dressing couldn’t possibly be easier to make. All you need is a blender or a food processor!
- Puree Ingredients: Add all of the ingredients to a food processor or a high-speed blender and puree until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Adjust for Consistency: Add water, 1-2 teaspoons at a time, only as needed to thin out the dressing to your desired consistency. Blend after each addition until smooth.
- Adjust for Taste: Taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings if needed, then chill it in the fridge until you’re ready to enjoy it.
Tips for Success
Before you plug in your food processor, take a look at the tips below. The dreamiest dressing of your life awaits!
- Fresh, Fresh, Fresh! Part of the beauty of this dressing is the fact that it’s so wonderfully fresh. If you use dried herbs or bottled lemon juice, it just won’t have the same effect.
- Make it Thick or Thin: You don’t have to add any water to your dressing if you want that thicker dip-like consistency. If you’d like to thin it out, remember that a little water goes a long way! Add a teaspoon or two at a time.
- Taste and Assess: I encourage you to try your dressing before you pour it out of the food processor or blender. You may want to make a few adjustments to achieve your ideal flavor.
Serving Suggestions
You can use this dressing for just about anything! Here are some mouthwatering ideas:
- Serve it As a Dip: Tons of snacks and appetizers go great with a dish of green goddess dip. Try it with raw veggies, pita chips or these Crispy Tofu Tenders!
- Add it to the viral TikTok Green Goddess Salad or your favorite salad: Who doesn’t love a refreshing dressing on a fresh salad? We know we do! Especially when it’s this green goddess dressing over some fresh greens, shredded cabbage or our easy Asparagus Salad. Perfection!
- Drizzle it Over Stuffed Peppers: If you’re in the mood for something hearty and satisfying, you’ll love these Vegan Stuffed Peppers. They taste incredible with a spoonful of this herby dressing on top!
How to Store Homemade Salad Dressing
You can keep this dressing chilled in the fridge for up to 5 days. Be sure to store it in an airtight container or resealable jar. Give it a good shake or stir before using it to re-combine all of the ingredients.
Can I Freeze This?
We try to steer people away from freezing salad dressings, and the same thing goes for this one. It’s just not the same after it thaws – the texture changes and the ingredients are very difficult to re-incorporate.
How to freeze: But if you’d like to do some experimentation, try freezing small portions in an ice cube tray for up to 1 month, thawing them out in the fridge and mixing/shaking the thawed mixture very well before using.
More Easy Salad Dressing Recipes
Want to try some other tasty salad dressings? Here are some simple recipes that’ll surely satisfy!
This Green Goddess Dressing is made with fresh herbs, creamy avocado and zesty lemon juice and are just a few of the ingredients that make this irresistible. Your salads are about to get a whole lot yummier! Gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, low carb, vegan, keto and Whole30 compliant.
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, tarragon or mint
- 1/2 ripe avocado medium-sized
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice or lime juice
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp sea salt or to taste
- freshly cracked black pepper
- filtered water only as needed
In a small food processor or a high-speed blender, add all the dressing ingredients and puree until creamy and smooth.
Add water, 1-2 teaspoons at a time, only as needed to thin out the dressing to desired consistency. Blend again until smooth.
Adjust seasoning to taste, then chill in the fridge until ready to use.
Store any leftovers in a resealable jar or airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Shake well before using.
How to Store
You can keep this dressing chilled in the fridge for up to 5 days. Be sure to store it in an airtight container or resealable jar. Give it a good shake or stir before using it to re-combine all of the ingredients.
How to freeze:
Salad dressings generally don't freeze well, as the ingredients tend to separate while they thaw.
But if you'd like to do some experimentation, try freezing small portions in an ice cube tray for up to 1 month, thawing them out in the fridge and mixing/shaking the thawed mixture very well before using.
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