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Green Goddess Salad Dressing Recipe

This green goddess salad dressing recipe uses loads of fresh herbs, takes 10 minutes, and gets better as it waits. Make it days ahead for dinner parties.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dressing, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minutes, blender, chives, dressing, green onions, mayonnaise, salad, sour cream, tarragon
Servings: 26 (2 tablespoons)
Calories: 137kcal
Author: Ali Mairet

Equipment

  • blender or food processor
  • food scale (optional)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 oil-packed anchovy filet
  • 1 fresh garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ¾ cup flat-leaf Italian parsley leaves 1 ounce
  • ¼ cup chives 0.3 ounce
  • tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves 0.1 ounce

Instructions

  • In the food processor bowl or blender pitcher, combine all of the ingredients.
  • Blend or process until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Stop to scrape down the sides, if needed.
  • Transfer the dressing to a container with a lid. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving. It thickens when chilled.

Notes

Makes 3¼ cups.
For a thinner dressing, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of buttermilk, milk, or water after blending.
Make Ahead: This green goddess dressing can be made up to 5 days ahead of serving. You can serve it immediately, but more flavors will develop with time.
To Store: Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Freezing is not recommended.

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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