15-Minute Green Goddess Salad: A Fresh and Vibrant Must-Make
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring crispgreens, creamy avocado, and a tangy Green Goddess dressing. Ready in just 15minutes for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 1 head of green leaf lettuce roughly chopped (approximately 4–5 cups)
- ½ cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 cup diced English cucumber
- ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ⅓ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
- 1 avocado sliced
- For the Green Goddess Salad Dressing:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 small clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad:
- o In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped green leaf lettuce, diced green pepper, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion.
- o Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Make the Green Goddess Dressing:
- o In a blender or food processor, combine the Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), fresh parsley, basil, chives, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and olive oil.
- o Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- o If the dressing is too thick, add a little water or more lemon juice to reach your desired consistency.
- Assemble the Salad:
- o Pour the Green Goddess dressing over the salad and toss until all the ingredients are well coated.
- o Top the salad with sliced avocado and sprinkle the unsalted sunflower seeds over the top for added crunch.
- Serve:
- o This salad can be enjoyed as a light meal on its own or as a side dish to your favorite entrée.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal
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