Easy Green Goddess Dressing with Avocado (Creamy)

Easy Green Goddess Dressing with Avocado (Creamy)

Mallory

This Green Goddess Dressing with Avocado is the perfect dressing if you are looking for a ton of flavor and nutrition. Plus, it's a great way to use up extra herbs! Avocado and Greek Yogurt make this recipe so creamy and fresh herbs, lemon juice, and garlic add the most amazing flavor. Just a few ingredients, 5 minutes, and a food processor or blender are the only things standing between you and this delicious recipe.

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Prep Time 5

Course lunch

Cuisine American

Servings

Equipment

1 food processor or blender

Ingredients

1 medium avocado (150g)
1 cup plain greek yogurt (non-fat) or yogurt of choice (228g)
1 cup fresh parsley (25g)
½ cup fresh dill, loosely packed
½ cup fresh mint (12g)
1 cup baby spinach (28g)
⅓ cup lemon juice (80ml) about 1½ large lemons
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (30ml)
2 garlic cloves
½ teaspoon salt more to taste (3g)
black pepper to taste
1-2 tablespoon water optional to thin it out

Instructions

Slice the avocado in half and remove the skin and pit. Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, adding up to 1 tablespoon of cold water to thin it out if needed.
Give it a taste and add more salt or lemon juice if you want.
Hint: If you're using it as a salad dressing, make it a little thinner by adding the bit of cold water. If you will be using it as a thicker dip, no need to thin it out!

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Notes

Expert Advice

For best flavor, I suggest using fresh lemon juice instead of bottled lemon juice for this recipe if possible.
Be sure to use a ripe avocado. To tell if it's ripe, use these simple tips from Hass Avocado Board (HAB): give it a gentle squeeze and if it is slightly soft, it is ready to use! You don't want it to be mushy and not hard, either. Ripe avocados will have a darker color but HAB recommends to go more by the feel AND color than the color alone.

Storage - store Green Goddess Salad Dressing in an airtight container like a mason jar in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. To thin it back out, add a touch of olive oil or water and give it a stir.

Additional Nutrition Information

While healthy means something different to everyone, this green goddess dressing is a nutrient-rich option. It contains several herbs that provide antioxidants and vitamins C, A, and K. It also contains heart-healthy olive oil that also supports brain health and hormone health. This recipe also calls for avocado and spinach, both of which provide dietary fiber for gut health. And the Greek yogurt provides protein, calcium, and phosphorus. This recipe is also vegetarian, gluten-free, and does not contain added sugars.

Dietitian Tip

Making homemade salad dressing recipes can feel intimidating! But it's as easy as blending a few ingredients. Not only does making dressing at home taste amazingly fresh, it also gives you more control over the ingredients and the flavor. And while store-bought dressings have preservatives, there's no need for that with a simple homemade dressing.

For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊

Keyword 10 minutes or less, dressing, gluten free, plant-based, vegetarian

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