Green Goddess Cucumber Avocado (Printable)
A crisp cucumber and creamy avocado blend with tangy herb dressing for fresh, light enjoyment.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 cups English cucumber, diced
02 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
03 - 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
04 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, thinly sliced
05 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - ¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
07 - ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
08 - ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
→ Green Goddess Dressing
09 - ½ cup Greek yogurt or plant-based alternative
10 - ¼ cup mayonnaise
11 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
12 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
13 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
14 - 1 garlic clove, minced
15 - 2 anchovy fillets or 1 teaspoon capers
16 - ¼ cup fresh parsley
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon
18 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives
19 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
# How To Cook:
01 - Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, anchovies or capers, parsley, tarragon, chives, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
02 - Place cucumber, avocado, romaine lettuce, sugar snap peas, green onions, parsley, chives, and basil in a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle the prepared Green Goddess dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to coat all vegetables evenly, taking care not to mash the avocado. Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The homemade dressing puts store-bought versions to shame, and you can whip it up in under two minutes
- Every crunch and creamy bite feels like eating sunshine, no matter the season
02 -
- Make the dressing at least an hour ahead if you can, the flavors need time to become friends
- Do not toss the salad until you are literally ready to eat, or it will get sad and soggy
03 -
- Dip your avocado cubes in a little lemon juice before adding to the salad to prevent browning
- Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad, herbs vary in intensity and you might want more salt or acid