Green Salad with Dressing (Printable)

Crisp mixed greens paired with a creamy, herb-packed dressing for a fresh, light meal option.

# What You Need:

→ Salad Components

01 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, butter lettuce, arugula, and baby spinach)
02 - 1 cup sliced cucumber
03 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
04 - 1 avocado, sliced
05 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh herbs (chives, parsley, or dill), roughly chopped
07 - 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

→ Green Goddess Dressing

08 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
09 - 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
10 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon or basil, chopped
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
13 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
14 - 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
15 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
16 - 2 anchovy fillets
17 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
18 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine mayonnaise, sour cream (or yogurt), parsley, tarragon (or basil), chives, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, anchovy fillets (if using), salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside at room temperature.
02 - Place mixed greens, cucumber, snap peas, avocado, radishes, and fresh herbs in a large mixing bowl. Toss gently with salad tongs to distribute ingredients evenly without damaging delicate greens.
03 - Drizzle the Green Goddess dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss lightly to coat all ingredients evenly. Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds if desired. Serve immediately to maintain crisp texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The dressing keeps for a week and makes everything taste better
  • You can toss it together in under twenty minutes flat
  • Its one of those rare dishes that looks as gorgeous as it tastes
02 -
  • The dressing thickens up in the fridge so thin it with a little water or lemon juice before serving
  • Never dress the salad ahead of time or everything will get sad and soggy
  • Avocado oxidizes quickly so slice it last and toss it with a little lemon juice
03 -
  • Bring all your ingredients to room temperature before blending the dressing for the smoothest texture
  • Use the freshest herbs you can find since they're the star of the show here

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