Green Goddess Salad Recipe
A fresh and vibrant Green Goddess Salad featuring a creamy herbaceous dressing made from fresh basil, spinach, garlic, lemon, and walnuts. This side salad combines crunchy cabbage, cucumber, chives, and green onions tossed in a zesty, nourishing dressing perfect for serving immediately or chilled for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Side
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 lemons, juiced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 small shallot
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup walnuts or nut of your choice
Salad
- 1 small cabbage head, finely diced
- 1 large English cucumber, sliced or diced
- 3 tablespoons chopped chives
- 5–7 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, rice vinegar, fresh basil leaves, fresh spinach, garlic cloves, shallot, salt, and walnuts in a blender or food processor. Pulse until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
- Mix the Salad: In a large bowl, add the finely diced cabbage, English cucumber, chopped chives, and chopped green onions.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss thoroughly until everything is well coated and mixed evenly.
- Serve or Store: The salad can be served immediately for a fresh experience or stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days for flavors to meld.
Notes
- The salad is best consumed within 2-3 days for freshness.
- Walnuts can be substituted with other nuts like almonds or pecans depending on preference or allergy considerations.
- Adjust salt according to taste.
- Use organic ingredients for the freshest and healthiest result.
- This salad is great for meal prep and pairs well with grilled meats or seafood.
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