Green Goddess Dressing

If you’ve got a blender and a handful of fresh herbs, you’re only a few minutes away from homemade Green Goddess Dressing. We make this one with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise, so it’s creamy but still feels light. Once you taste it, you’ll find yourself reaching for it whenever you need a dressing, dip, or sandwich spread.

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Why You’ll Love This

This Green Goddess Dressing is quick to make, full of fresh herb flavor, and one of those recipes you’ll find yourself reaching for all week.

• Ready in just 10 minutes with simple, fresh ingredients.
• Packed with fresh herbs for a bright, garden-fresh, flavorful herb dressing or veggie dip.
• Greek yogurt makes it a creamy dressing while keeping it lighter than traditional versions.
• Works as a homemade salad dressing, dip, spread, or sauce.
• Great for salads, wraps, sandwiches, grain bowls, and vegetables.
• The vibrant green color makes any dish look more appetizing.

Try some of our favorite salads: Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad, Grilled Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites), Italian Green Bean Salad, Green Bean Potato Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing (No Mayo), and Classic Easy Broccoli Salad Recipe.

What is Green Goddess Dressing?

Green Goddess Dressing is a creamy herb-based dressing that originated in San Francisco in the 1920s. Traditional versions may use mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh herbs, and anchovies. This lighter version uses Greek yogurt and plenty of fresh herbs for a bright, fresh flavor.

Ingredients Needed

• Greek yogurt creates a creamy base while adding a little tang and extra protein.
• Extra virgin olive oil adds richness and helps create a smooth texture.
• Fresh lemon juice brightens the dressing and balances the herbs.
• Basil, dill, parsley, and spinach provide the signature fresh flavor and vibrant green color.
• Garlic adds savory depth.
• Green onions contribute a mild onion flavor that complements the herbs beautifully.
• Kosher salt and black pepper enhance and balance all the flavors.

How to Make Green Goddess Dressing

Step 1: Add the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, basil, spinach, dill, parsley, garlic, green onion, salt, and pepper to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.

Step 2: Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Serving Suggestions

• Toss with mixed greens.
• Drizzle over grilled chicken.
• Serve as a vegetable dip.
• Spread on sandwiches and wraps.
• Spoon over grain bowls.
• Use as a sauce for roasted vegetables.
• Serve with grilled shrimp or salmon.

Storage

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Freezing – Because it contains fresh herbs and Greek yogurt, it is not recommended for freezing.

Tips

• Use fresh herbs for the best flavor and brightest color.
• Let the Green Goddess salad dressing chill before serving for the best flavor.
• Start with less salt and adjust to taste.
• The color is brightest the day it’s made.
• Fresh lemon juice tastes better than bottled.
  

Variations

• Don’t Like Yogurt – Swap the yogurt for mayonnaise or sour cream. Or use a mixture of both.
• Make It Tangier – Add an extra tablespoon of lemon juice.
• Switch up the Herbs – Use a total of 2 cups of fresh herbs such as chives, tarragon, cilantro, mint, basil, parsley, or dill.
• Green Goddess Dip – Thicken it by stirring in more Greek Yogurt after processing in the blender.
• Avocado Green Goddess Dressing – Adds creaminess and healthy fats.
• Vegan Green Goddess Dressing – Use dairy-free yogurt.
• Spicy Green Goddess Dressing – Add jalapeño or red pepper flakes.

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