Green Goddess Salad Avocado (Printable version)
Crisp cucumbers and creamy avocado blend with tangy herbs for a refreshing, vibrant salad.
# List of ingredients:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Dice the cucumber and avocado into uniform pieces. Finely chop the romaine lettuce, thinly slice the green onions, and roughly 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 - In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, tarragon, dill if using, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
04 - Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture. Gently toss to coat all ingredients, being careful not to mash the avocado pieces.
05 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds over the top if desired. Serve immediately while vegetables remain crisp.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The dressing comes together in minutes but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
- It uses up all those fresh herbs that always seem to go bad in the fridge
02 -
- The dressing tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for an hour
- Add the dressing right before serving or the avocado will start to break down
03 -
- Toast your seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes until fragrant
- Use a mezzaluna if you have one for perfectly chopped herbs