Green Goddess Dressing
This creamy, herb-packed green goddess dressing will make you fall in love with salads all over again! Anyone who loves fresh, tangy flavors will absolutely adore this homemade dressing that’s ready in just 10 minutes.
Recipe Details
Timing & Servings: Active Time: 10 minutes, Total Time: 10 minutes, Serves: 12 people.
Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb, Diabetes-Friendly, Nut-Free, Soy-Free, Heart-Healthy, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Low-Calorie.
Nutrition Facts (per serving): 23 Calories, 1g Fat, 2g Carbs, 1g Protein.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Ripe avocado: You’ll need half of a perfectly ripe avocado, which adds that gorgeous green color and creamy texture. Make sure it’s soft but not mushy!
Buttermilk: Half a cup of buttermilk gives this dressing its tangy kick and helps thin it out to the perfect consistency. The tanginess really makes all the flavors pop!
Nonfat plain yogurt: A quarter cup adds extra creaminess and a slight tang without too many calories. Greek yogurt works great too if that’s what you have!
Fresh chives: Two tablespoons chopped up give you that mild onion flavor that’s so classic in green goddess dressing. Fresh is definitely best here!
Fresh tarragon: Two tablespoons of this herb brings that unique, slightly sweet flavor that makes green goddess dressing special. Don’t skip this one!
Garlic: One small clove grated up adds just the right amount of bite. Grating it instead of chopping makes it blend in perfectly!
Lemon juice: Two teaspoons of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up and keeps that avocado looking fresh and green.
Anchovy paste: One teaspoon might sound scary, but trust me – it adds incredible savory depth without making it taste fishy at all!
Salt and pepper: A quarter teaspoon of each helps all those amazing flavors come together perfectly.
How to Make Green Goddess Dressing
Step 1: Add your avocado, buttermilk, yogurt, chives, tarragon, garlic, lemon juice, anchovy paste, salt and pepper to your blender. Blend everything together until it’s completely smooth and creamy. This should take about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Easy and Quick Green Goddess Dressing Version
Want to make this even faster? You can totally use dried herbs instead of fresh ones! Use 2 teaspoons dried chives and 2 teaspoons dried tarragon. Just mix everything in a bowl with a whisk if you don’t want to get your blender dirty. It won’t be quite as smooth, but it’ll still taste amazing!
Serving Ideas
This dressing is absolutely perfect drizzled over crisp romaine lettuce or butter lettuce for a classic salad. It’s also incredible as a dip for fresh vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers. Try it with grilled chicken or roasted vegetables too!
Storage
Store your green goddess dressing in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in a covered container. Give it a good stir before using since it might separate a little. The flavor actually gets even better after sitting for a few hours!
Substitutions
No buttermilk? Mix 1/2 cup regular milk with 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes. Can’t find tarragon? Fresh dill or parsley work great too. If you’re not into anchovies, just leave out the anchovy paste and add a pinch more salt.
Pro Tips
- Perfect avocado: Your avocado should give slightly when pressed but not be mushy. This makes all the difference in texture!
- Herb prep: Wash and dry your herbs really well before chopping. Wet herbs can make your dressing watery.
- Smooth texture: Blend for at least 30 seconds to get that perfectly smooth, restaurant-quality texture.
- Taste test: Always taste and adjust! You might want more lemon juice or a pinch more salt.
FAQs
Can I make this dressing without a blender?
Sure! You can mash the avocado really well with a fork and whisk everything together by hand. It won’t be quite as smooth, but it’ll still taste delicious and have a nice rustic texture.
Will this dressing turn brown like guacamole?
The lemon juice helps prevent browning, and since it’s stored covered in the fridge, it should stay nice and green for the full 3 days. The buttermilk and yogurt also help protect that pretty color!
Can I freeze this dressing?
I wouldn’t recommend freezing this one. The avocado and dairy don’t freeze well and the texture gets weird when you thaw it out. It’s so quick to make fresh though!
Is this dressing really healthy?
You bet! At only 23 calories per serving with heart-healthy fats from avocado, it’s way better than most store-bought dressings. Plus, all those fresh herbs give you extra vitamins!
I’d love to hear how your green goddess dressing turns out! Let me know what you served it with and if you tried any fun variations. Happy cooking, friend!
