Green Goddess Salad
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5
Green Goddess Salad
Description
The Green Goddess Salad features a variety of fresh greens and vegetables including kale, cucumber, peas, broccoli, and green onions, providing a mix of textures from crunchy to tender. These ingredients are combined and tossed in a creamy dressing made from ripe avocado blended with fresh basil, garlic, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, nutritional yeast, and water, which adds a tangy and savory quality.
The dressing balances the robust greens with creamy and herbal notes, while the nutritional yeast adds subtle depth. The salad is tossed well to evenly coat all the vegetables, resulting in a dish that is both fresh and rich.
This salad can be served on its own or as a side dish. Its flavor and texture are versatile enough to pair well with grilled proteins or as a nutritious meal addition.
The notes suggest the salad can be stored fully assembled in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, and the dressing kept separately for up to 5 days in an airtight container. Optional ingredient substitutions include swapping or adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers, and adding proteins such as chickpeas or grilled meats if not keeping it vegan. Omitting nutritional yeast is possible but reduces the dressing's flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 2 cups kale shredded
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
- 1 cup pea
- 1/2 cup broccoli chopped
- 1/3 cup green onions chopped
Dressing
- 1 large avocado
- 1/4 cup basil packed, approximately .25 oz, fresh
- 1 large garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Create the dressing by adding all ingredients into a food processor or blender and blending until creamy.
- Add salad ingredients, kale, cucumber, peas, broccoli, and onions to a bowl and mix.
- Add dressing and mix well.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Store the fully assembled salad in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Prepare the dressing ahead and keep it refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Substitute or add vegetables such as spinach, cabbage, zucchini, or bell peppers as preferred.
- Include protein options like chickpeas, grilled chicken, or shrimp if not vegan.
- Dressing can be made without nutritional yeast, though flavor will be less rich.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1large salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 556 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 556kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Sodium | 1281mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 2336mg | 50% |
| Fiber | 31g | 124% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 15735IU | 315% |
| Vitamin C | 261mg | 290% |
| Calcium | 479mg | 48% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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