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Simple Green Goddess Salad (With Homemade Dressing)

Simple Green Goddess Salad (With Homemade Dressing)

A fresh and vibrant Simple Green Goddess Salad with a flavorful homemade dressing, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 298 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • large bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt can substitute with plant-based yogurt for vegan option
  • 3 tablespoon lemon juice (about 1 small-medium lemon)
  • 2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon pure honey
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine salt more to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1.5 cups fresh herb mix (parsley, cilantro, chives, basil, tarragon, and/or dill)

For the Salad

  • 0.5 head cabbage thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
  • 1 medium cucumber diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 1 cup curly kale stems removed and chopped (may substitute spinach or arugula)
  • 1 cup microgreens optional
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil roughly chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh chives or sliced green onions

Instructions
 

Dressing Preparation

  • In a small food processor or small blender, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, mustard, honey, salt, garlic powder, and fresh herbs. Process or blend until smooth. Set aside.

Salad Preparation

  • In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, cucumber, peas, kale, microgreens, pistachios, basil, and chopped chives and/or green onions.
  • Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss to combine, then serve.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

I use Fage 5% Greek yogurt, but you can use any plain Greek yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1recipeCalories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 510mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9g
Keyword Easy Recipe, Healthy Salad, homemade dressing, salad, Simple Green Goddess Salad, Vegetarian
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