This green goddess dressing recipe is herbaceous and creamy with a fresh pop of lime! It tastes amazing on salads, roasted potatoes, or grilled salmon.
Green Goddess Dressing:
I'm over the moon for fresh herbs!
Their bright green hue and intense aroma make me jump for joy. My favorite spot in our garden is right in front of a big pot of basil.
And this green goddess dressing puts them front and center. Dill, mint, and basil shine in a creamy mixture of mayo and Greek yogurt.
Use it to make a green goddess salad, or drizzle it on roasted veggies! This recipe is versatile, easy, and wildly delicious.
Key Ingredients:
We've got:
- Mayo - For creaminess of course
- Sour Cream - Creamy and tangy. For a healthier version or an easy swap, use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream. I use whichever I have on hand.
- Mint, Basil and Dill - Love these herbs and how well they pair together! Feel free to swap with other fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, or chives.
- Lime - Lime is my all-time favorite acid to use in dressings and dips. Just be sure to buy an actual lime. Bottled lime juice is convenient but subpar.
- Honey - Just a small amount to add a subtle hint of sweetness. I love to do this in creamy and spicy dishes. It enhances flavor.
For a thick dip-like consistency, use a very thick full-fat Greek yogurt. If the dressing is too thick, add a teaspoon or two of water and blend to thin it out.
How to Make Green Goddess Dressing:
Green goddess dressing is very simple and takes all of 2 minutes to make! You need a mini food processor to pulse the herbs.
If you only have a large food processor, double the recipe to make it easier to blend.
- Combine all the ingredients in your food processor.
- Blend until the herbs are pulverized and everything is incorporated.
- Scrape the sides of the food processor with a small spatula if necessary. Blend to incorporate.
Ways to Use it:
Green goddess is a versatile dressing! Here's a few ways I love to use it:
- As a dip for raw or roasted veggies. I love it with sliced bell peppers!
- On salad, of course! Try boiled eggs, bacon, pickled onions and mixed greens for a killer salad combo.
- Drizzle on sliced avocado.
- Use it as the dressing for an herby potato salad.
Storage Instructions:
I intentionally made this recipe small since homemade green goddess dressing doesn't last very long.
It can easily be doubled or tripled for a larger quantity!
- Store in an airtight container or in a small bowl covered with saran wrap. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Recipe Tips:
- For a thicker dip-like consistency, use a very thick Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. For example, Costco's Kirkland brand is thick!
- For a thinner consistency, add a teaspoon of water or more lime juice and blend to incorporate.
- Feel free to switch up the herbs! Just make sure to use fresh! Fresh herbs are the star of the show. Plus dried and fresh herbs are not a 1 to 1 ratio.
More Dressings & Dips:
- Easy Balsamic Jam Dressing
- 35+ Creative Crunchy Salad Toppings
- Avocado Dip with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta
- Chipotle Mayo Recipe
- McDonald's Sweet and Sour Sauce
Green Goddess Dressing
Equipment
- Immersion blender or food processor
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup mayo
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh basil loosely packed
- ¼ cup fresh dill loosely packed
- ¼ cup fresh mint loosely packed
- pinch kosher salt
- squeeze of lime
- 1 t. honey
Instructions
- Pulse all the ingredients together in a mini food processor until all the herbs are finely incorporated and dressing is emulsified.
- You can double or triple this recipe if needed.
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