Green Goddess Salad
An uncomplicated romaine salad crowned with the timeless green goddess dressing crafted from ingredients like mayonnaise, parsley, spinach, basil, tarragon, and a hint of lemon juice.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- ⅓ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped tarragon leaves
- ½ medium shallot, peeled, coarsely chopped
- 1 small garlic clove, peeled and chopped
- ½ teaspoon anchovy paste
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from 2 medium limes)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Salad
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 4 cups chopped hearts of romaine
- 3 medium Persian cucumbers, sliced
- ½ cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
- ¼ cup chopped roasted, salted pistachios
Instructions
- Combine spinach, parsley, basil, chives, tarragon, shallot, garlic, anchovy paste, and lime juice in a high-powered blender; blend and slowly add oil through top opening of blender until mixture is smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down sides if needed. Add mayonnaise and salt; blend until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
- Combine cabbage, romaine, cucumber, and scallions in a large bowl; add 2/3 cup of the dressing and toss to evenly coat. Divide between 4 bowls and top each bowl with avocado and 1 tablespoon of the pistachios. Serve immediately with remaining dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 535kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 53gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 648mgPotassium: 677mgFiber: 7g
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