Easy Green Goddess Dressing

Easy Green Goddess Dressing

This homemade green goddess dressing recipe is so easy to make! It's creamy, fresh, completely delicious—and a great way to use up your leafy herbs. Recipe yields about 1 1/4 cups dressing; multiply if desired.

Ingredients

  • plain greek yogurt

    preferably full-fat, made with whole milk

    1 c
  • lightly packed fresh herbs: use cilantro

    parsley, dill, basil and/or mint, with up to ¼ cup chives or green onion, tender stems are fine

    1 c
  • optional: up to 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves
  • clove garlic

    roughly chopped

    1 medium
  • fine sea salt
    ½ tsp
  • lots of freshly ground black pepper
    to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine all of the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth and green, with tiny flecks of herbs.

  2. 2

    Taste, and add more salt or pepper if desired. Use as desired, or cover and refrigerate for later. This dressing will keep well in the fridge for 5 to 7 days.

Easy Green Goddess Dressing

Easy Green Goddess Dressing

60 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a vibrant, fresh dressing that elevates any meal and helps you use up those extra herbs? This Easy Green Goddess Dressing recipe is your answer, delivering creamy, herbaceous goodness that's far superior to store-bought.

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe shines because of its brilliant simplicity and incredible freshness. Instead of relying on mayonnaise or sour cream, it leverages creamy Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier base. This approach, combined with a generous medley of fresh herbs, creates a dressing that's both healthy-ish and bursting with flavor, making it a homemade green goddess dressing you'll turn to again and again.

What to Expect

Prepare for a luxuriously creamy dressing with a bright, herbaceous aroma and a lively, fresh taste. Each spoonful offers a delightful tang from the yogurt, balanced by the aromatic punch of various herbs and a subtle warmth from garlic. It's not overly thick, allowing it to coat greens beautifully, and it has a vibrant green hue that makes any dish more appealing. This recipe yields about 1 1/4 cups, providing plenty for several meals, and each serving is a modest 60 calories.

Customization & Variations

Feel free to play with the fresh herbs to suit your palate or what you have on hand. The recipe encourages using any combination of cilantro, parsley, dill, basil, and/or mint, with the option to include up to ¼ cup chives or green onion for a milder oniony kick. For an extra layer of sophisticated flavor, don't shy away from adding up to 2 tablespoons of fresh tarragon leaves. If you prefer a milder garlic flavor, you can reduce the amount or use roasted garlic instead of raw.

Serving & Context

This versatile fresh herb dressing is perfect for drizzling over your favorite mixed green salads, as a dip for fresh vegetables, or even as a light sauce for grilled chicken or fish. It brings a pop of freshness and flavor that complements a wide array of dishes, making it an ideal companion for light lunches or spring and summer dinners.

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