5 from 21 votes
Green Goddess Dressing
Green Goddess Dressing is a creamy blend of fresh herbs like parsley, chives, and tarragon combined with mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce. It offers a bright, herbaceous flavor with a smooth, tangy texture that complements salads and vegetables. The dressing can be adjusted in seasoning and made ahead to allow flavors to meld.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
16
servings (2 tbsp each)
Calories:
98 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup parsley see note 1, leaves
- 3 tablespoons chive coarsely chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons tarragon fresh leaves
- 1 clove garlic peeled and coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon from 1 lemon, zest
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (see note 2)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (see note 3)
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, add parsley, chives, tarragon, garlic, and lemon zest and pulse until finely chopped.
- Add mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper) and chill.
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Notes
- Substitute dried herbs by increasing quantity and allowing the dressing to rest for flavor infusion.
- Use full-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt for a richer texture and tang.
- Worcestershire sauce adds umami but anchovies can be used as an alternative.
- Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days in a covered container.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2tbsp
Calories
98kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
82mg
(3%)
Potassium
73mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
452IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 servings (2 tbsp each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tbsp | |
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 73mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 452IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.