Green Goddess Avocado Salad (Printable)
Crisp greens tossed in a creamy avocado dressing make a fresh, healthy salad.
# What You Need:
→ Salad Components
01 - 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
02 - 1 cup baby spinach
03 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1 cup snap peas, sliced
05 - 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ Avocado Green Goddess Dressing
08 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
09 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
10 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
11 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
14 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
15 - 1 clove garlic
16 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
17 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
18 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
19 - 2–3 tablespoons water
# Directions:
01 - Combine avocado, Greek yogurt, basil, parsley, tarragon, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until reaching desired creamy, pourable consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
02 - Place romaine lettuce, spinach, cucumber, snap peas, radishes, chives, and parsley in a large mixing bowl. Toss gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
03 - Drizzle the prepared avocado dressing over the salad. Use salad tongs to toss gently, ensuring all components are lightly coated. Serve immediately, optionally garnishing with additional fresh herbs.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The dressing keeps for days in the fridge, so you can prep it Sunday and enjoy effortless salads all week
- Even people who swear they hate salad end up asking for seconds, probably because the texture is so satisfying
02 -
- The dressing will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days, but it might darken slightly on top, just stir it and it is perfect again
- If your avocado is not perfectly ripe, the dressing will have tiny green flecks instead of being silky smooth
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- Use a high speed blender if you have one, it makes the dressing incredibly smooth and creamy
- Taste the dressing before adding to the salad, sometimes it needs just a pinch more salt to really shine