This easy Green Goddess Dressing is creamy, bright, and packed with fresh herbs. It comes together in just a few minutes in a blender or food processor and works as a salad dressing, veggie dip, sandwich spread, or drizzle for bowls, chicken, roasted vegetables, and whatever else needs a little extra something!
Alright y'all. I finally caved. I made it SO many years without giving in to the "green goddess" trend and...welp. I'll just say it's a trend for a reason 🤣. This green goddess dressing is RIDICULOUSLY easy to make and goes with pretty much anything. Veggies, pasta, chicken, fish, the list goes on. Basically, it's spring in dressing form and before you ask: yes, I will absolutely be dipping every crunchy vegetable I can find into it.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy - Everything goes straight into a food processor or blender. No chopping, whisking, or fancy steps required.
- Fresh and flavorful - The mix of fresh herbs, lemon juice, and capers gives this dressing a bright, tangy flavor that wakes up whatever you put it on.
- Light and creamy - Greek yogurt gives it that smooth, creamy texture without needing mayo or sour cream!
- So versatile - Use it as a salad dressing, veggie dip, sandwich spread, grain bowl sauce, or drizzle for grilled chicken, salmon, potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
- Plain Greek yogurt - The creamy base of the dressing.
- Cottage cheese - Not entirely necessary but I like it for a little extra richness (and a protein kick!)
- Extra virgin olive oil - For yums and to create a smooth, silky texture.
- Fresh herbs - I like to use mint, dill, parsley, tarragon, and chives.
- Apple cider vinegar - Adds a little zing!
- Lemon juice - A necessary acid to complement the creamy yogurt and cottage cheese.
- Dijon mustard - I use this in almost every dressing I make for flavor and to help emulsify the olive oil.
- Capers - The magic ingredient. It's not a green goddess dressing without those briny bites!
- Garlic - Gives the dressing a savory kick. One small clove is plenty.
- Salt and pepper - Season to taste and adjust after blending.
Tips & Tricks
- Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs are the whole point here, so skip dried herbs for this one.
- Taste after blending. Capers can vary in saltiness, so blend first, then adjust the salt and pepper at the end.
- Adjust the texture. For a dip, keep it thicker. For a pourable dressing, thin it with a little water or a splash of skim milk.
- Scrape down the sides of the food processor. Pause once or twice while blending to make sure all the herbs are fully incorporated.
Variations and Substitutions
Want it a little thinner? Add a splash of water, or even a little skim milk until it reaches your preferred consistency.
Or maybe a little thicker? More yogurt! More cottage cheese! The world is your oyster!
No tarragon? I gotchu, it can be hard to find. Use basil, cilantro, or extra parsley instead. The flavor will change slightly, but it'll still be delicious.
Looking for extra tang? Add more lemon juice or capers to taste.
Perfect Pairings From My Kitchen
This green goddess dressing is perfect drizzled over salads, grain bowls, sheet pan dinners, and simple chicken recipes. Try it with:
FAQs
Yes! This dressing is great for meal prep. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator
Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Give it a good stir before using.
Unfortunately, no. Dried herbs won't give the dressing the same bright flavor or vibrant green color.
Yes! Keep it on the thicker side and serve it with fresh vegetables, crackers, pita chips, or roasted potatoes.
Green Goddess Dressing
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Ingredients
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt (I used nonfat)
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup fresh mint
- ¼ cup fresh dill
- ¼ cup fresh tarragon
- ¼ cup fresh chives
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons capers
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Notes
For a thinner dressing, add water or skim milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
For a thicker dressing, blend in extra Greek yogurt or cottage cheese until creamy.
If you can't find fresh tarragon, substitute fresh basil, cilantro, or extra parsley. The flavor will be slightly different but still delicious.
For extra tang, add more lemon juice or capers to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
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