Green Goddess Dressing / Dip

The hit of the summer on TikTok! Try this Green Goddess Dressing / Dip on your next salad, smashed potatoes, hummus dip, sandwiches, etc. This herbs-loaded sauce is nothing short of divine!

Green Goddess Dressing / Dip has evolved, with contemporary renditions often replacing the traditional parsley, tarragon, anchovies and scallions for basil, capers, spinach, and chives. What’s truly remarkable about this Green Goddess Dressing / Dip is how it captures that cheesy parmesan umami flavour without a trace of cheese. The secret to this culinary magic lies in the magical pairing of nutritional yeast and cashews, creating a parmesan-like taste perfect for those adhering to dairy-free and vegan diets. This sauce is a versatile staple you’ll want to keep in your fridge, ready to elevate a wide range of dishes!

Many Shades of Green

Okay, let’s keep it PG here; the green in this version of Green Goddess is a whole bunch of fresh basil, chives and spinach, well, capers, too. When I say a lot, it’s a full hand of each. The sauce is filled with greens, and barely any oil and mayo is used, making it a healthy dressing/ sauce. If you are vegan, substitute the mayonnaise for olive oil. I also suggest if you want to eat as a dressing with crunchy lettuce, like iceberg or romaine and don’t be shy! Add plenty of sauce; after all, it’s a healthy one!

If you intend to spread it in a wrap, chicken burger or sandwich, you can always add more oil and make it more liquid.

Polyvalent Sauce

Of course, its original use is for a salad dressing! But here are a few ideas from Food Bloggers who let me share their recipes for other ways to use this fantastic sauce/dressing.

Macaroni Salad from Will Cook For Smiles

This one is a mayonnaise and sour cream version with a medley of fresh parsley, dill weed, cilantro, basil, tarragon, and mint.

Check it out!

Chicken and Avocado Wrap from Killing Thyme

A version with Greek yogurt, anchovy fillets, dill, tarragon, parsley, etc.

Check it out!

A Veggie Dip from The Wholehearted Eats

This version contains Greek yogurt, dill, parsley, basil and a touch of chilli flakes.

Check it out!

Crispy Smashed Potatoes from Plant You

This is a vegan, oil-free version with cashews, cilantro, avocado and water.

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Shrimp Rolls from Girl in the Little Red Kitchen

This one uses Greek yogurt, avocado, tarragon, basil and Worcestershire sauce.

Check it out!

Different Variations

Yes, as you saw in the recipes above, there are many ways to make this Green Goddess Dressing / Dip. Some use cilantro, others Greek yogurt, etc. The only rule here is to use loads of fresh herbs and blend it with mayo, avocado, greek yogurt or even water; as long as it’s green, it’s okay! This dressing is open to many variations!

Storage

You can easily keep the dressing/dip in the refrigerator for a few days, although its taste will lose its freshness and vivid colour over time. I would recommend adding a little tablespoon of olive oil on top of the dressing to prevent oxidation of the basil—this way, it conserves better.

Other Dressings / Dips

• Caesar Dressing Without Anchovies
• AVOCADO AND TAHINI DRESSING
• TRADITIONAL ROMESCO SAUCE

Green Goddess Dressing / Dip

The hit of the summer on TikTok! Try this Green Goddess Dressing / Dip on your next salad, and you'll never return to Caesar. Could also be used as a sauce with fried potatoes, veggie dip, sandwiches, and truly divine sauce/dressing.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Course: Appetizer, Dressing, Salad, Sandwich, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: basilic, cashews, chives, dip, dressing, fruit salad, Green Goddess, nutrional yeast, sauce, vegetarian

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 146kcal

Author: Marie Breton

Equipment

• Blender

Ingredients

• 1 cup spinach
• 1 cup fresh basil a handful
• ⅓ cup chives about 30
• 30 g cashews a handful
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise can be substituted by olive oil for vegan diet.
• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp capers
• 1 lime
• ½ garlic clove finely chopped
• salt and pepper

Metric – US Customary

Instructions

• Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.

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Notes

Serve in a million ways: Salad, dip, spread, etc. 

Use on a crunchy salad like iceberg or romaine lettuce.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1319IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition Facts

Green Goddess Dressing / Dip

Amount per Serving

Calories

146

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

13

g

20

%

Saturated Fat

 

2

g

13

%

Trans Fat

 

0.01

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

3

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

8

g

Cholesterol

 

1

mg

0

%

Sodium

 

45

mg

2

%

Potassium

 

186

mg

5

%

Carbohydrates

 

6

g

2

%

Fiber

 

2

g

8

%

Sugar

 

1

g

1

%

Protein

 

3

g

6

%

Vitamin A

 

1319

IU

26

%

Vitamin C

 

11

mg

13

%

Calcium

 

33

mg

3

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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