Crisp Garden Salad with Creamy Green Goddess Dressing

Dive into a world of fresh, vibrant flavors with this Crisp Garden Salad with Creamy Green Goddess Dressing, a wholesome and elegant dish that's perfect for any occasion. Packed with a colorful medley of crisp salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and red onion, this salad boasts the perfect balance of textures and flavors. The star of the dish is the homemade Green Goddess Dressing, luxuriously creamy and bursting with the herbaceous goodness of fresh parsley, cilantro, and green onions, combined with avocado and Greek yogurt for a velvety finish. Brightened with a splash of lemon juice and a hint of garlic, this irresistible dressing ties every bite together. Top it off with crumbled feta cheese and sunflower seeds for an optional savory crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this refreshing salad is as nutritious as it is delicious, making it an ideal choice for quick lunches, dinner parties, or light summer meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, spinach, arugula)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Cucumber, sliced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 Avocado, large
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 2 Green onions, chopped
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 Garlic clove, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
• 0.25 cup Sunflower seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens, then set them aside in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion to the salad bowl.

Step 3

To prepare the green goddess dressing, scoop the flesh of the avocado into a blender or food processor.

Step 4

Add the fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, chopped green onions, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the blender with the avocado.

Step 5

Blend the dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy, adjusting the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 6

Pour the green goddess dressing over the mixed salad greens and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated with the dressing.

Step 7

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and sunflower seeds over the top, if using.

Step 8

Serve immediately, and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors of the salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1368.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1365.9

Total Fat 104.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 112.8mg	0%
Sodium 2706.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.8g	0%
Total Sugars 24.9g
Protein 51.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1144.8mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 3704.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.8%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 22.1%