Savor the taste of summer tonight with the light creaminess of an easy homemade Green Goddess Salad Dressing kissed with the summertime flavors of fresh herbs!
Strolling through the farmers market this week I began to add bunches and bunches of fresh herbs to my basket because I just can't resist!
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Creamy Green Goddess Salad Dressing
As the aromas of the fresh herbs filled the air I began to create recipes in my mind.
My Green Goddess Salad Dressing is flecked with these fresh herbs and tastes like a burst of summer freshness!
You can puree the ingredients until hey turn a pretty light green from the fresh herbs.
For me, I love the green flecks and puree just until blended. The choice is yours.
Oh how I love summer! Have I told you that before? Yes, I know I have!
But really. I am so in love with the long warm days, the sunshine on my skin, fresh colorful vegetables, delicious juicy fruits, days down the shore, exploring farmers markets, barbecues, pitchers of iced tea and fresh herbs, lots and lots of fresh herbs.
Honestly, I could go on and on but I'm sure you get the picture.
And if you're lucky enough to have a vegetable garden with your very own patch of herbs then this Green Goddess Dressing will be a "yard to table" recipe for you!
Savor the taste of summer tonight with the light creaminess of a goddess dressing kissed with the summertime flavors of fresh herbs!
With salad dressing so easy to make you'll want to check out my Ultimate Guide To Making Homemade Salad Dressings!
Making a Homemade Salad Dressing is so easy and takes just minutes. Made with simple real food ingredients, your salad dressing from scratch is not just better than store bought, it’s better for you and oh so delicious too!
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How to make Green Goddess Salad Dressing
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- Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh herbs, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest and kosher salt in a blender and puree until combined.
Green Goddess FAQ's
What does Goddess dressing taste like?
Goddess dressing is tangy and flavorful with fresh herb notes.
How long can you keep Green Goddess dressing?
Green Goddess dressing will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
What does Goddess dressing go with?
Obviously, this creamy salad dressing is delicious on a tossed salad.
It is also delicious when served as a dip and as a spread on sandwiches.
A dollop of dressing on cooked chicken, beef or seafood is also tasty.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Drizzle over cooked chicken, beef or seafood
- Use as a dressing for a pasta salad
- Toss with cooked potatoes for a creamy potato salad
- Spread on your favorite sandwich
Substitutions
- Substitute plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream
- Use garlic powder in place of fresh garlic
Green Goddess Salad Dressing Ingredients
- sour cream – adds a tangy creaminess
- mayonnaise – balances the sour cream flavor
- fresh herbs – the “green” in green goddess and provides fresh herb flavors
- lemon – adds bright citrus notes
- garlic – adds savory flavor
- kosher salt – makes the flavors pop
Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes
There's nothing quite like a homemade salad dressing, free of preservatives and chemicals. With just minutes of prep, these salad dressing recipes will soon become your go-to recipes!
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- Chipotle Mango Vinaigrette is a sweet yet tangy creamy vinaigrette with just a hint of spice. Juicy sweet mango combines with key lime juice and honey for a fresh summery flavor combination that will dance on your taste buds.
- Honey Lime Vinaigrette is the perfect balance of zesty citrus and sweet honey flavors!
- Hot Honey Vinaigrette will add a touch of sweet and heat to your salad tonight!
Green Goddess Salad Dressing
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as flat leaf parsley, chives and tarragon
- 3 Tbs. lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 tsp. lemon zest
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
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Instructions
- In blender combine sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh herbs, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest and kosher salt and puree until blended.
Notes
- Substitute plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream
- Use garlic powder in place of the fresh garlic
- Drizzle over cooked chicken, beef or seafood
- Use as a dressing for a pasta salad
- Toss with cooked potatoes for a creamy potato salad
- Spread on your favorite sandwich
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