Green Goddess Dressing (Print)

A vibrant, herby dressing blending fresh herbs, creamy Greek yogurt, and zesty lemon for salads, bowls, or dipping.

# What you'll need:

→ Dairy & Base

01 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat or low-fat
02 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise

→ Fresh Herbs

03 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
04 - 1/4 cup fresh chives
05 - 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves

→ Aromatics & Flavor

07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 small garlic clove
09 - 2 anchovy fillets, optional for authentic flavor
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional

12 - 1-2 tablespoons milk or water, to thin if desired

# Directions:

01 - Place Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, chives, tarragon, basil, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy fillets if using, and Dijon mustard into a blender or food processor.
02 - Process until mixture is completely smooth and vibrant green, stopping to scrape down the sides of the container as needed.
03 - Taste the dressing and add salt and freshly ground black pepper according to preference.
04 - For a thinner consistency, blend in milk or water one tablespoon at a time until desired texture is achieved.
05 - Transfer dressing to a jar or bowl, cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop fully.
06 - Serve chilled as a salad dressing, vegetable dip, or sandwich spread. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of fresh herbs creates layers of flavor that store-bought dressings can never match
  • It comes together in under ten minutes but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
02 -
  • Fresh herbs are absolutely non-negotiable here, dried herbs will give you a muddy, disappointing result
  • The dressing needs at least thirty minutes in the refrigerator to let all those distinct flavors become friends
03 -
  • Make a double batch because it disappears faster than you expect, especially if you have teenagers
  • Use the best quality mayonnaise you can find, since it's one of the main flavors you'll actually taste
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