Green Goddess Salad Avocado (Printable)
A vibrant blend of fresh cucumber, avocado, and herbs in a tangy herb dressing, ideal for warm days.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fresh Vegetables
01 - 1 large English cucumber, diced
02 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
03 - 1 cup finely chopped romaine lettuce
04 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
05 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
06 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
07 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
→ Green Goddess Dressing
08 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream for extra richness)
09 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon (or 1 teaspoon dried)
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional)
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
17 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
18 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
# How To Make It:
01 - Dice the cucumber and avocado into uniform pieces. Finely chop the romaine lettuce, thinly slice the green onions, and chop the basil, chives, and parsley.
02 - In a large salad bowl, toss together the cucumber, avocado, romaine lettuce, green onions, basil, chives, and parsley until evenly distributed.
03 - Whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, tarragon, dill if using, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly while keeping the avocado pieces intact. Top with crumbled feta and toasted seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The dressing keeps in your fridge for a week and transforms everything it touches
- You get that fancy restaurant salad vibe without spending more than twenty minutes
- Every bite is an explosion of fresh herbs that somehow taste expensive
02 -
- The dressing tastes even better after it sits for an hour, so make it first if you can
- Avocado browns quickly, so wait until the very last second to dice it
- This salad needs to be eaten right after dressing or it gets sad and wilted
03 -
- Use a really good olive oil since it really comes through in the dressing
- Tarragon is worth seeking out fresh, it makes a huge difference in flavor