Green Goddess Dressing (Printable Version)

A vibrant, herby dressing with fresh parsley, chives, tarragon, and basil. Creamy, tangy, and versatile 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
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 Make It:

01 - Add Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, chives, tarragon, basil, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy fillets if using, and Dijon mustard to a blender or food processor.
02 - Process until completely smooth and vibrant green, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even incorporation.
03 - Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
04 - If a thinner consistency is preferred, blend in milk or water one tablespoon at a time until desired texture is achieved.
05 - Transfer to a jar or bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop fully.
06 - Serve chilled as a salad dressing, vegetable dip, or drizzle over grain bowls and roasted vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The vibrant green color and herbaceous flavor will make even the simplest salad feel like a restaurant-quality dish without any fuss.
  • Its incredibly versatile - Ive caught my teenager eating it with a spoon straight from the fridge when they thought nobody was looking.
02 -
  • Dont skip that 30-minute rest period - the first time I served it immediately after blending, the flavor was good but after waiting just half an hour, it was transcendent.
  • If your herbs have thick stems, remove them before blending or youll end up with fibrous bits that ruin the smooth texture (a mistake I made when rushing that taught me patience).
03 -
  • If youre making this for a special occasion, prepare it a full day ahead - the flavor continues developing overnight and reaches its absolute peak around the 24-hour mark.
  • Use room temperature yogurt and mayonnaise for the smoothest blending results - I learned this from a chef friend who watched me struggle with cold ingredients clumping in my blender.
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