Name: Green Goddess Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 small head green cabbage, finely chopped (about 6 cups); 1 English cucumber, finely chopped (about 2 cups); 4 green onions, sliced; 1 to 2 avocados, diced; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional); 1/2 cup pepitas; Chips or crackers, for serving (optional); 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional); Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Description

A fresh and vibrant Green Goddess Salad featuring crisp cabbage, cucumber, creamy avocado, crumbled feta, and crunchy pepitas, all tossed in a flavorful Green Goddess dressing. Perfect as a light meal or a side dish, this salad comes together quickly and serves six.

Ingredients

Salad

1 small head green cabbage, finely chopped (about 6 cups)
1 English cucumber, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
4 green onions, sliced
1 to 2 avocados, diced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
1/2 cup pepitas
Chips or crackers, for serving (optional)

Green Goddess Dressing

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the finely chopped green cabbage, English cucumber, sliced green onions, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese (if using), and pepitas. Toss gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Make the Green Goddess Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, chopped parsley, chopped chives, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, and anchovy paste if using. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared Green Goddess dressing over the salad mixture. Toss carefully until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
Serve: Serve the salad immediately, optionally accompanied by chips such as tortilla, pita, or potato chips for dipping and added crunch.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute mayonnaise and sour cream with vegan alternatives and omit feta cheese.
Adjust the amount of avocado according to preference for creaminess.
If you prefer, you can prepare the dressing a few hours in advance and refrigerate to enhance flavors.
Adding anchovy paste is optional but adds a traditional depth to the Green Goddess dressing.
Serve immediately after tossing to keep the avocado fresh and prevent browning.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American