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    Green Goddess Salad Recipe

    Published: Jan 27, 2022 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    This viral TikTok green goddess salad is delicious! Ready in 15 minutes, this salad can be served as a side, dip, or sandwich topping.

    closeup shot green goddess salad

    You know we love our flavorful salad recipes. Some of our classic salads are fattoush, Greek salad, nicoise and Persian salad shirazi. If you're looking for not-so-classic ones, check out my favorite roasted cauliflower salad or healthy chicken salad.

    Table Of Contents:
    • The green goddess salad
    • Ingredients and substitutions
    • How to make green goddess salad
    • Variations
    • Serving suggestions
    • Frequently asked questions
    • More salad recipes
    • Step-by-Step Recipe

    The green goddess salad

    The green goddess salad was all over my FYP in the last few weeks. The trend was started by Baked by Melissa (check it out, the ASMR is amazing). The original recipe calls for cashews, shallots and basil, among other special ingredients. I opted for walnuts and used parmesan in place of nutritional yeast.

    What I love about this salad is that it can also be served as a dip with some chips or crackers. The addition of walnuts and pomegranate adds to the deliciousness. Give it a try and you'll be making it over and over. Trust me, it's worth the hype.

    Ingredients and substitutions

    The cabbage salad - You only need 3 ingredients for the salad which are cabbage, cucumber and green onions. I opted for green cabbage but I've seen versions with savoy and Napa cabbage as well. As for the cucumbers, my favorite ones to use are Persian cucumbers; however, English cucumbers would also work.

    The green goddess salad dressing: This is where all the flavor is. I use walnuts, lemon juice, olive oil, parmesan cheese, avocado and garlic. The avocado makes the dressing extra creamy and the garlic just takes it to a whole new level.

    And we top it all with some pomegranate arils and chopped walnuts for extra crunch and flavor!

    ingredients shot with cabbage spinach lemon avocado green onions walnuts and parmesan.

    How to make green goddess salad

    1. Chop the cabbage finely (you can also shred it) and place it in a bowl.
    2. Add the chopped cucumbers and green onions to the salad.
    3. Place the avocado, spinach, garlic cloves, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, walnuts, vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice in a blender and mix on high until creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add more lemon juice or a few tablespoons of water.
    4. Add the dressing to the salad and mix well using two large spoons. Make sure all the vegetables are coated with the dressing.
    5. Top with pomegranate and walnuts. Serve as is or with crackers.
    chop the vegetables blend the dressing mix and top with pomegranates and walnuts.

    Variations

    I love this green goddess salad with the addition of parmesan, walnuts and pomegranates. Here are a few other variations of this recipe:

    • Add grilled chicken or sautéed shrimp to make it into a full meal.
    • If making this salad vegan, use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan like Baked by Melissa.
    • If Persian cucumbers are not available, use English cucumbers.
    • Baked by Melissa also adds cashews, shallot and basil to the dressing.
    • Instead of walnuts, you can use pecans or almonds. You can also leave out the nuts entirely.
    serve green goddess salad viral tiktok salad with crackers.

    Serving suggestions

    Just like Turkish ezme, you can serve this salad as a dip with some pita bread, pita chips or tortilla chips. You can also serve it as a side with dishes such as grilled chicken, grilled steak, spatchcock chicken or shrimp kabobs.

    If serving it as a topping, try Green goddess salad on sandwiches such as turkey pesto panini or caprese sandwich.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I make this ahead of time?

    You can chop all the vegetables ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 2 days. It's best to make the dressing right before serving since it contains avocados and might change color after a while.

    My dressing is too thick, how can I fix it?

    Add 2 - 3 tablespoons of water to the dressing and blend again.

    How can I make the dressing without parmesan?

    Use nutritional yeast instead or simply leave it out.

    How long does the green goddess salad keep?

    This salad is best served fresh, however you can store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

    to add more color and flavor, top the salad with pomegranates and walnuts.

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    Step-by-Step Recipe

    Green Goddess Salad Recipe

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    This viral TikTok green goddess salad is delicious! Ready in 15 minutes, this salad can be served as a side, dip or sandwich topping.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 312 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb green cabbage shredded
    • 6 Persian cucumbers diced
    • 6 green onions chopped

    Green Goddess Salad dressing

    • 1 lemon juice of
    • ÂĽ cup olive oil
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • 1 ½ cups baby spinach
    • ½ tsp black pepper
    • ½ avocado
    • â…“ cup walnuts
    • 1 tbsp white vinegar
    • ÂĽ cup grated parmesan cheese
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

    Instructions
     

    • Place the shredded cabbage, cucumber and green onion in a large bowl and mix to combine.
    • Blend the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, baby spinach, black pepper, avocado, walnuts, white vinegar, salt and parmesan cheese in a blender or a food processor.
    • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix well using two large salad spoons.
    • Serve as is or with cracker, pita chips or tortilla chips.

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    Notes

    • To make the dressing vegan, use ÂĽ cup nutritional yeast. 
    • You can use rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar. 
    • Use almonds, cashews, or pecans instead of walnuts if desired.
    • Serve with pita bread, pita chips or tortilla chips. Use as a side dish for grilled chicken or steak or use as a topping for sandwiches.
    • You can chop all the vegetables ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 2 days. It's best to make the dressing right before serving since it contains avocados and might change color after a while.
    • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 8gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 133mgPotassium: 651mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1534IUVitamin C: 68mgCalcium: 177mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Jenni

      February 01, 2022 at 8:21 am

      5 stars
      Made this for lunch, and WOW! It was so easy and so delicious! I will be having this a LOT! Thanks!

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    2. Katie

      January 31, 2022 at 10:16 pm

      5 stars
      This salad is so refreshing and also so easy to throw together! Everyone's obsessed and for good reason!

      Reply

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