Green Goddess Salad

A simple romaine salad topped with classic green goddess dressing made with mayonnaise, parsley, spinach, basil, tarragon, and lemon juice.

Ingredient :

Dressing

  • 1 cup baby spinach

  • 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • ⅓ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped tarragon leaves

  • ½ medium shallot, peeled, coarsely chopped

  • 1 small garlic clove, peeled and chopped

  • ½ teaspoon anchovy paste

  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from 2 medium limes)

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

Salad

  • 4 cups chopped green cabbage

  • 4 cups chopped hearts of romaine

  • 3 medium Persian cucumbers, sliced

  • ½ cup thinly sliced green onions

  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped

  • ¼ cup chopped roasted, salted pistachios

Directions :

  1. Combine spinach, parsley, basil, chives, tarragon, shallot, garlic, anchovy paste, and lime juice in a high-powered blender; blend and slowly add oil through top opening of blender until mixture is smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down sides if needed. Add mayonnaise and salt; blend until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
  2. Combine cabbage, romaine, cucumber, and scallions in a large bowl; add 2/3 cup of the dressing and toss to evenly coat. Divide between 4 bowls and top each bowl with avocado and 1 tablespoon of the pistachios. Serve immediately with remaining dressing.