Green Goddess Salad Dressing
This Trader Joe’s Copycat Green Goddess Salad Dressing is all you need to fancy your summer salads. It is easy and super delicious, and the vibrant green is to die for (vegetarian, gluten-free).
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About Green Goddess Dressing
This Trader Joe’s Copycat Green Goddess Salad Dressing is a favorite at my home! Smooth, creamy, tangy, and full of flavors, it makes any boring salad taste delicious. The refreshing flavors from the herbs and creaminess of the Greek yogurt will make this one your favorite, too.
This green salad dressing is a beautiful combination of fresh Italian basil, parsley, and green onions flavored with a few other basic ingredients such as lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Just add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor and pulse until creamy and tangy, in under 5 minutes.
Super easy and quick, this bright dressing is perfect for using the herbs in your fridge. Use it as a salad dressing, serve it as a dip, or marinate your chicken or seafood; it tastes great in any of these ways.
This recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free. You can easily double or triple it, too.
Ingredients
Greek Yogurt – I have used Greek yogurt as the base for this dressing, but you can use a mix of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, or a vegan yogurt, to make a vegan version. An avocado can also replace yogurt.
Sour cream also makes for a great base for this dressing. Be creative: make it a few times with different combinations, see which one you like best, and then stick to it.
Herbs – You will need fresh herbs such as Italian basil, parsley, and green onions. If you can find tarragon, add it for the classic licorice-like taste. But since the flavor is strong, use it sparingly.
Other herbs, such as cilantro, mint, chives, etc, can also be added for a refreshing taste.
Lemon – Lemon zest and lemon juice give the dressing a nice tang, and I highly recommend it. Try using freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best results.
Garlic – I always add a few cloves to my dressing because I am a garlic lover, and it’s good for your system. Do try using it and see the difference.
Others – You will also need salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and extra-virgin olive oil.
Many people add anchovies to their green goddess dressing, but I always refrain because the flavor is too strong for me. But if you love anchovies, add 2-3 canned anchovies while blending the dressing. You can also add capers instead of anchovies for a vegetarian version.
Alpha alpha sprouts and sunflower seeds are also some great add-ons.
You can add extra virgin olive oil to the recipe for added richness.
Serving Suggestions
You can use this dressing over your favorite salad combination. Try it on a tomato-cucumber salad, Caesar salad, spring salad, radish salad, etc.
Serve it as a dip with veggie sticks, pita bread, nachos, chips, fries, potato wedges, or any crackers of your choice.
Drizzle it over your roasted veggies, roasted/grilled chicken, and seafood.
You can also drizzle it over your veggie bowls, Buddha bowls, etc.
Use it as a marinade for chicken and seafood.
Storage Suggestions
This creamy, smooth, and herby salad dressing will last 4 to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Store it in an airtight container and use a clean, dry spoon whenever you remove the dressing. Close the lid properly after every use.
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Trader Joe’s Copycat Green Goddess Salad Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh Italian basil (packed)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (packed)
- 2 stalks green onion (chopped)
- 2-3 peeled whole garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Thin down the dressing with some water if it’s too thick for your liking. Check for salt and add more if needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Looks like a wonderful recipe! I am excited to try it.
Do try Ann, you will love it
I hadn’t even heard of this dressing, but this sounds simple and really yummy. Will try it for sure. Pinned it for now.
It’s a delicious one. Do try.