Green Goddess Dressing is tangy, herby, and irresistibly delicious, made with creamy mayo, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon, and a mix of herbs.
Green Goddess Dressing Inspiration
After trying Sweetgreen®’s “Super Green Goddess” bowl in LA, I quickly became obsessed with the dressing. I had to recreate it at home!
Sweetgreen shared the ingredients in their dressing online, so making a re-creation was easier than ever! I tweaked the ingredients a bit, but the result is just as delicious as their famous green goddess dressing!
Green Goddess Dressing Is Made Of:
- Mayo: Choose a high-quality brand for the best flavor. Best Foods® is my fave.
- Plain Greek yogurt: Adds creaminess and tang. Greek Gods® works great.
- Minced garlic: Fresh garlic gives a stronger flavor, but jarred is great too.
- Red onion: Coarsely chop before blending.
- Herbs: Freeze-dried herbs offer fresh flavor with zero prep, making them a quick and easy option. Fresh herbs are always a great choice too!
- Lemon juice: Freshly squeezed lemon makes all the difference in flavor.
- White wine vinegar: Balances the creaminess with a subtle tang.
- Salt and pepper: Add a little at a time and taste as you go for the best flavor.
Just So You Know…
A creamy, herby salad dressing made with mayo, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon, and herbs.
Bright, tangy, and ultra-fresh, with a mix of four herbs and a hint of lemon and vinegar for depth.
This dressing was created in 1923 as a nod to the play The Green Goddess. Its light green color comes from fresh herbs.
How To Use Green Goddess Dressing
- Drizzle on salads: Pair with greens, cherry tomatoes, and croutons or any favorite salad.
- Use as a dip: Perfect for fresh veggies, pita chips, or crackers.
- Top roasted veggies: Try it on roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, or cauliflower.
- Add to grain bowls: Drizzle over nourish bowls or a Buddha bowl.
- Spread on sandwiches: Use as a veggie-packed sandwich spread.
- Stuff sweet potatoes: Fill baked sweet potatoes with air fryer chickpeas and finish with this dressing.
Storage
This dressing gets even better after chilling! Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge, and it will stay fresh for up to a week. Freezing and thawing aren’t recommended, as it affects the texture.
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- Poppy Seed Dressing with a hint of lemon
- Lemon Vinaigrette with honey
- Honey Mustard Salad Dressing only four ingredients!
- Citrus Vinaigrette with orange and lemon juice
- Greek Salad Dressing with dried herbs
Green Goddess Dressing
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 1-1/4 cups mayo see note 1
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon basil freeze-dried or fresh (finely chopped), see note 2
- 1 tablespoon cilantro freeze-dried or fresh (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon parsley freeze-dried or fresh (finely chopped)
- 1 up to 1-1/2 tablespoons dill added to preference; freeze-dried or fresh (finely chopped)
- 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor in order listed. Season to taste; I add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Blend until smooth, ensuring herbs are evenly mixed.
- Taste the dressing and adjust salt, pepper, garlic, or herbs to preference. It will taste best after chilling in fridge.
- Transfer to a mason jar or lidded container. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Stir before serving. If needed, thin with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Drizzle over salads, bowl meals, roasted veggies, or use as a dip!
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Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
