Green Goddess Dressing (Printable)

Vibrant herby dressing bursting with fresh parsley, chives, tarragon, and basil. Creamy, tangy, and versatile.

# What you need:

→ Dairy & Base

01 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
02 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise

→ Fresh Herbs

03 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
04 - 1/4 cup fresh chives
05 - 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves

→ Aromatics & Flavor

07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 small garlic clove
09 - 2 anchovy fillets (optional, for authentic flavor)
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional

12 - 1–2 tablespoons milk or water, to thin if desired

# How to make it:

01 - In a blender or food processor, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, chives, tarragon, basil, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy fillets (if using), and Dijon mustard.
02 - Blend until smooth and vibrant green, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
04 - If a thinner consistency is desired, blend in milk or water, one tablespoon at a time.
05 - Transfer to a jar or bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
06 - Serve chilled as a salad dressing, dip, or drizzle.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It transforms leftover herbs into something you'll want to put on absolutely everything.
  • The tangy creaminess makes even plain lettuce feel like a treat.
  • You can make it in under ten minutes, which means weeknight salads just got a serious upgrade.
  • It's one of those recipes that makes people think you're a much better cook than you actually are.
02 -
  • Fresh herbs are non-negotiable here, dried ones will give you a murky, sad color and none of that bright, lively flavor.
  • Don't skip the chilling time, the dressing tastes sharp and one-dimensional straight from the blender but mellows into something magical after resting.
  • If you're nervous about anchovies, try just one fillet first, you won't taste fish but you'll notice something is missing without it.
03 -
  • Freeze leftover herbs in ice cube trays with a little water so you can make this dressing any time without a trip to the store.
  • Blend in a handful of spinach or avocado for an even creamier texture and a nutrition boost without changing the flavor much.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, double the recipe but blend in batches so your blender doesn't get overwhelmed and leave chunks.
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