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Green Goddess Salad Recipe

Fresh green goddess salad is a mx of green vegetables blended into a creamy dressing, then lightly tossed with a simple green salad. Enjoy as a main dish or side to any meal.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 158 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

GREEN GODDESS DRESSING
  • ½ cup PLAIN yogurt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ of an avocado
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 cup packed fresh baby spinach
  • ¼ cup fresh chives
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley
  • 3 green onions trimmed (greens and white part)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
GREEN GODDESS SALAD
  • Half of head iceberg lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup finely chopped cucumber
  • 1 red bell pepper finely diced
  • Half of avocado diced
  • 2 green onions chopped

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the salad dressing by blending all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Set aside.
  2. Chop the lettuce, cucumber, red pepper, avocado and green onion.
  3. Toss the salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.
  4. Pour prepared salad dressing over the salad in 1/4 cup increments. Fold in the salad and toss to coat. Add additional dressing to suit your preference.

Notes

  • Red bell pepper may be replaced with diced tomatoes.
  • Mayonnaise or sour cream can be used in the dressing in place of the yogurt.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 158kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Sodium 368mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 158

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 158kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Sodium 368mg 15%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.