Healthy Green Goddess Dressing Recipe

Name: Healthy Green Goddess Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh herbs (combination of parsley, coriander, mint, basil, dill); 1/4 cup baby spinach; 1 large green onion; 1 garlic clove; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 tbsp mustard; 3 tbsp nutritional yeast; 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 lime (juice); 1 tbsp honey; 1/4 cup water; 2 tsp dried herbs (oregano and thyme); Salt & pepper to taste

This rich and creamy green goddess recipe is a wholesome, healthy and delicious. Serve it as a dip, spread, dressing or as a marinade. It is easy to make and packed with fresh herbs!

The first time I had green goddess dressing was in a salad with jammy eggs and it was one of the best salads I had ever eaten. It was at a breakfast spot in Dubai. Since then I have seen so many videos online how to make this dressing and salad at home. Obviously the green goddess recipe from baked by Melissa was the first video I saw. However not to later after that green goddess was viral on tiktok.

Now, this was almost 2 years ago – but I am right on time with my delayed arrival on viral, trending recipes. So here is the green goddess salad dressing I have been making for the past 2 years. Let us first get to know this salad dressing a little.

Why is it called green goddess? What is the meaning of green goddess?

Who invented green goddess? What is the origin of green goddess dressing?

The dressing is named for it’s color and it nutrient dense value. There are many theories on how this recipe came into being and the most accepted version is the green goddess dressing originated in San Francisco in 1923, when the executive chef Phil Roemer of the Palace Hotel wanted something to pay tribute to actor George Arliss and his hit play, The Green Goddess. Green goddess means a good for you, nutrient dense versatile dressing that is vegetarian and most often than not vegan as well.

Is green goddess good for you?

This salad dressing is very good for you filled with healthy fats and provide a multitude of benefits. It can be high in calories depending not he recipe prepared but a little goes a long way. Further more, I would suggest reducing the salt in the dressing as you will be salting the other components as well.

What is the difference between green goddess and goddess?

A goddess dressing is made with tahini (sesame seed paste) and lemon juice. A green goddess salad dressing is made with fresh herbs, tahini and lemon juice among other ingredients.

How long is green goddess good for?

A homemade recipe should keep well in the fridge for 5 days. Store bought bottles will have an expiry date on it.

What does green goddess taste like?

The green goddess dressing haas a rich and creamy texture thanks to the lemon and tahini in it. It has a herby flavor with the fresh herbs, it has a tang to it from the lemon juice.

What does green goddess contain?

Every green goddess dressing recipe is different, however a basic foundation of the recipe is fresh herbs, dried herbs, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, seasoning.

What to put green goddess dressing on?

Traditionally green goddess dressing is used over salads as a salad dressing but you can use it as a dip, sandwich spread, pasta sauce or even a marinade.

What ingredients do you need to make this Healthy Green Goddess Dressing Recipe?

I used a combination of fresh herbs such as parsley, dill, coriander, mint, green onion, baby spinach, garlic, olive oil, tahini, nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, mustard, lime juice, honey, salt, dried herbs such as oregano and thyme, black pepper powder. A little water to thin it out.

What equipment do you need to make this Healthy Green Goddess Dressing Recipe?

To make this green goddess dressing we need a blender, I have used a nutribullet to blend it. Store this dressing in an air tight container in the fridge once prepared.

How to make this Healthy Green Goddess Dressing Recipe?

We add all the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth. If the ingredients are not blending well scrape down the edges as needed. You may need to add a little water into the dressing to thin it out for the right consistency. Pour into an air tight container and place int he fridge. Use as needed.

How to serve this Healthy Green Goddess Dressing Recipe?

I love serving this as a dressing with a simple salad made of cabbage, spinach, fresh herbs, cucumbers. To make the ultimate green goddess salad dressing recipe. However I love it with a bag of tortilla chips as well. You can spoon it into your pasta to get an instant green pasta sauce – top with cheese or yogurt to make it cheesy. I also like adding a spoon into my eggs before scrambling them. Spread it over bread/toast to make a more delicious sandwich.

How to store this Healthy Green Goddess Dressing Recipe?

Store this dressing in an air tight container in the fridge for 1 week. I would suggest stirring it well before using. Also, you may need to thin it down with water to get the right consistency.

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