Even my salad-skeptic husband will eat a giant salad as long as it has this creamy green goddess dressing on top. This recipe just gets it right. Some recipes call for what seems like 5 different herbs – you only need two of your favorites for this recipe (I recommend parsley be one of them). I also found that using just Greek yogurt created a dry taste in my mouth…you can solve this problem by adding a small amount of mayo. You can blend up this heavenly dressing in just 5 minutes and it’s ready to go for dressing, drizzling, dipping, dunking, and more!
What is green goddess dressing made of?
- Yogurt – I recommend using a plain, unsweetenend Greek yogurt. Depending on your preference, you can use a dairy or dairy-free version. For dairy-free option, I like Kite Hill Greek Yogurt.
- Mayonnaise – I found that just a small amount of mayo helped balance of that “dry” texture that the Greek yogurt has. You just need 1/4 cup. They do make plant-based mayo! I used one from Hellman’s
- Herbs – For simplicity sake, I recommend using two types of herbs (some recipes call for 3-5!). You will definitely want parsley, but for your second herb you can experiment with cilantro, dill, mint, and more. I used cilantro in mine, but am also a fan of mint for a refreshing flavor
- Capers – This adds a saltiness and more depth of flavor to our Green Goddess Dressing
- Lemon – This adds a brightness and acidity to the recipe
- Garlic – Just one clove. No need to mince or chop – the blender will do that for you!
- Salt & Pepper
See recipe card for full ingredient list and quantities.
How to Make Green Goddess Dressing
1. Prep ingredients
Roughly chop your herbs (can include some tender stems) and measure out about 3/4 cup of each herb.
2. Blend
In a blender or food processor, add your herbs, yogurt, mayo, capers, lemon salt, pepper, and garlic. Blend until smooth. Enjoy right away! The dressing will thicken up a bit in the fridge.
How to Store Healthy Green Goddess Dressing
You can store this dressing in a glass jar or container (I do recommend glass instead of plastic). Store it in the fridge for up to a week.
Healthy Green Goddess Dressing FAQs
No, you don’t need anchovy paste to make green goddess dressing. You can use capers to create that same salty/savory flavor.
It tastes creamy, herby, and a little zesty from the herbs/lemon. It’s perfect for summertime.
Yes, it’s filled with herbs that are high in antioxidants and Greek yogurt dressing that is high in protein,.
Green goddess dressing can be made vegan by used non-dairy Greek yogurt. Kite Hill makes an unsweetened vegan Greek yogurt.
Try out one of my other delicious dressings/dips!
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Green Goddess Dressing (Vegan)
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup loosely packed parsley leaves
- 3/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
- 1 cup plain unsweetened Greek yogurt dairy or dairy-free
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (regular or vegan)
- juice of half a small lemon 2-3 tbsp
- 2 tsp capers
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- fresh black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roughly chop your herbs (can include some tender stems) and measure out about 3/4 cup of each herb.
- Add all your ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and add more salt if desired. The dressing will thicken slightly in the fridge.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight glass container for up to a week. Enjoy!
