, photo by Lenka Selinger
, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE
in Recipes, Condiments Green goddess dressing
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (1⁄3 oz.) 60 ml (11 g) fresh basil
- ¼ cup (2⁄5 oz.) 60 ml (12 g) fresh chives
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp fresh tarragon
- 1 cup (1 oz.) 240 ml (30 g) loosely packed baby spinach
- 1 (½ oz.) 1 (15 g) scallionscallions
- ½ ½ garlic clove, or more if desiredgarlic cloves, or more if desired
- 1 cup (61⁄3 oz.) 240 ml (180 g) Greek yogurt (0% fat)
- ½ tbsp ½ tbsp olive oil
- ½ ½ lemon, zest and juicelemons, zest and juice
- salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Roughly chop the basil, chives, tarragon, baby spinach, scallion, and garlic clove.
- Add everything to a food processor with Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Blend until creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tips
This dressing is delicious with our Chopped salad, as a dip for veggie sticks or Keto seed crackers.
Alternatively, enjoy it as a condiment for chicken, fish, shrimp, or steak.
The herb quantities are guidelines, so go with what you have on hand or stick to your favorites. Cilantro and parsley are also great additions!
This dressing will keep for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Why you'll love this green goddess dressing
Green goddess dressing has been a favorite for generations, and it's easy to see why. Fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, and a creamy base come together to create a dressing that's bright, tangy, and packed with flavor. This version uses protein-rich Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise or sour cream, making it lighter while still delivering the creamy texture that makes green goddess dressing so irresistible.
One of the best things about this recipe is its versatility. Drizzle it over leafy green salads, spoon it onto grain bowls, or use it as a dip for fresh vegetables. It also pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, fish, shrimp, steak, or roasted vegetables, making it a simple way to add fresh flavor to almost any meal.
Don't be afraid to customize the herbs based on what you have available. Basil, chives, and tarragon give this dressing its signature flavor, but parsley, cilantro, dill, or mint also work well. The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to five days, allowing the flavors to develop even further.
