Green Goddess Dressing (Printable)

Vibrant herby dressing with Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, and tangy lemon. Perfect for salads, bowls, and 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)
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

# How-To:

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 the mixture is smooth and vibrantly green, scraping down the sides as necessary.
03 - Adjust seasoning by adding salt and freshly ground black pepper according to taste.
04 - If a thinner texture is preferred, incorporate milk or water gradually, one tablespoon at a time, blending thoroughly between additions.
05 - Transfer the dressing to a jar or bowl, cover, and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
06 - Use chilled as a salad dressing, dip, or drizzle over dishes.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The yogurt base keeps it lighter than traditional creamy dressings while still feeling indulgent
  • It transforms boring salads and grain bowls into something you'll actually crave
  • Keeps for days in the fridge, so meal prep becomes infinitely more exciting
02 -
  • The garlic will get stronger as the dressing sits, so start with just one small clove
  • Fresh herbs are nonnegotiable here since dried herbs would turn this into something completely different
  • This dressing actually tastes better the next day once the herbs have had time to infuse
03 -
  • Use a high-fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest results since low-fat versions can taste slightly acidic
  • If your blender struggles with the fresh herbs, add the liquid ingredients first to help everything move
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