Creamy, herby and tangy Green Goddess dressing comes together in minutes and it’s so versatile, you’ll find yourself making it over and over.
Green Goddess dressing is a vibrant, herb-packed classic that dates back to 1920s San Francisco, where it was first whipped up at the Palace Hotel. Named for its verdant colour and bold flavour, this creamy dressing is incredibly easy to make at home with just a handful of fresh ingredients. Its versatility is a major part of its charm—keep the mixture thick for a flavourful dip for crisp, fresh vegetables (best after-school snack!) or thin it slightly to drizzle over your favourite salad.
Ingredients for Green Goddess Dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
1/4–1/2 cup buttermilk or cream
1 loosely packed cup Italian parsley (discard large stems)
1/2 loosely packed cup fresh cilantro (discard large stems)
1/2 loosely packed cup arugula (optional)
2 tbsp capers, with a little brine
1 garlic clove, peeled
salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions for Green Goddess Dressing
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and pulse until perfectly smooth. If the dressing seems too thick, thin with a little water or more buttermilk or cream.
Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
PER TABLESPOON (made with yogurt and buttermilk): 36 calories, 3.6 g fat (0.6 g saturated fat, 0.9 g monounsaturated fat, 2.2 g polyunsaturated fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 0.5 g carbohydrates, 0.3 g protein, 0.1 g fibre.
