Healthy Green Goddess Dressing

This Healthy Green Goddess Dressing recipe is so easy to make! It’s packed full of nutritious ingredients and incredible flavor!

Guys, I’m a salad lover. I could eat a big ole salad for dinner 7 days a week, unfortunately that doesn’t really fly around here. So instead we do salad for dinner about once a week and have side salads every other night. I’m always on the hunt for new toppings, mix-ins and dressings. This Greek yogurt green goddess dressing has to be at the top of my list. It’s homemade, healthy and packed full of incredible flavor!

If you’ve ever been to Cafe Rio this dressing is similar to the one they give you with their salads… only I’m pretty sure my version has about 1 million less calories 😉 That’s mainly because I sub out the creamy stuff for non-fat plain greek yogurt. It’s tangy, full of protein and tastes just as great! I also use honey in place of sugar (although you could use agave too) and olive oil instead of canola or vegetable oil. Then I pack in the greens with a hand full of cilantro, half of a jalapeno pepper, half of an avocado and two green onions. For added flavor I tossed in a clove of garlic, the juice of 1 lime and a little bit of salt.

I blended everything up until it was smooth and creamy and then drizzled it over an all-green salad. This dressing would be perfect over taco salads, southwestern chopped salads or over a bed of greens, peppers, avocado and tomatoes! Make sure to make a full batch or even double it… it’s that goood!!!

You’ll be licking it off your fingers, dipping every vegetable you have in it and wondering why the heck you hadn’t made this sooner! Enjoy & happy healthy eating!

Healthy Green Goddess Dressing Recipe

Healthy and full of fresh flavor, this Healthy Green Goddess Dressing is made with Greek yogurt and avocado for a creamy, protein-packed boost to any meal.

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Course: Dips, Dressings & Sauces

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 10 minutes mins

Servings: 1 cup

Calories: 807kcal

Author: Andrea

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat)
• ▢ 1/2 avocado - ripe
• ▢ 1/2 jalapeño - seeded
• ▢ 2 green onions - roots removed
• ▢ 1/2 cup cilantro
• ▢ 1 clove garlic - peeled
• ▢ 1 lime - juiced
• ▢ 1 Tbsp honey or agave
• ▢ 1/4 cup olive oil
• ▢ 1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

• Place all the ingredients into a high-power blender. Blend until smooth, about 2 minutes.
• Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

NOTES

Recipe Source: Adapted from A Couple Cooks

To STORE this green goddess dressing with yogurt, transfer it to an airtight container or a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid for easy storage and quick shaking before serving. Keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days, and give it a good stir before using.

This dressing isn’t ideal for freezing due to the fresh herbs and avocado, which can affect the texture when thawed.

However, you can FREEZE small portions for up to 1 month if you don’t mind a slight change in consistency. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and whisk well before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 807kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 69g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 49g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 1354mg | Potassium: 857mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 1074IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 2mg

Recipe source: adapted from A Couple Cooks