Green Goddess Dressing Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
118 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Green Goddess Dressing Recipe
Description
The Green Goddess Dressing Recipe combines leafy greens like spinach, parsley, and dill with pistachios and a yogurt base to create a smooth and creamy dressing. The Dijon mustard and garlic contribute subtle pungency while lemon juice brightens the flavor profile. Blended together, these ingredients produce a vibrant green sauce that balances creaminess and herbaceous notes. The olive oil enriches the texture and mouthfeel, making it ideal for dressing salads or complementing roasted vegetables.
This dressing is best served chilled and can be stored refrigerated for up to five days, making it a convenient addition to meal prep. Its fresh, slightly tangy profile can enhance a variety of dishes without overwhelming them.
The recipe offers flexibility with herbs and nuts, suggesting alternatives such as basil, chives, mint, or different nuts like walnuts or cashews. This adaptability allows home cooks to tailor the dressing to their taste or ingredient availability.
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1/3 cup dill
- 1/2 cup pistachio unsalted
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Place the spinach, parsley and dill in the bowl of a food processor.
- Add in the pistachios, yogurt, olive oil, mustard, garlic, salt and lemon juice.
- Blend until all is combined and the dressing is creamy.
- Transfer to a jar and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Notes
- The dressing can be refrigerated for up to 5 days in a sealed container.
- Try substituting different herbs such as basil, chives, or mint for variety.
- Use walnuts, pecans, or cashews in place of pistachios if preferred.
- Serve chilled as a dressing for salads or as a sauce for roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 854IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.