Viral Green Goddess Salad Recipe

A bowl of green goddess dressing topped with green goddess salad.

4.92 from 12 votes

Viral Green Goddess Salad Recipe

Make this easy viral green goddess salad recipe for a healthy side dish that's vibrant, refreshing, and full of nutrients, too!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Side

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy salad, easy salad recipe, green goddess dressing, green goddess salad, green goddess salad recipe, viral green goddess salad

Servings: servings

Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Green Goddess Dressing:

1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup fresh basil
1 small shallot
1/2 jalapeño seeded for less spice
2 garlic cloves
2 Tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons green onion chopped
2 squeezed limes
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt more or less to taste
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

For the Salad:

1 head leafy lettuce chopped into strips
2 large cucumbers diced
6 green onions chopped

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Instructions

Place the pine nuts, fresh basil, shallot, jalapeño, garlic, and chopped green onions in the bowl of a food processor. Add the lime juice followed by the olive oil and vinegar. Sprinkle in the salt and Parmesan cheese.
1/4 cup pine nuts, 1/2 cup fresh basil, 1 small shallot, 1/2 jalapeño, 2 garlic cloves, 2 Tablespoons green onion, 2 squeezed limes, 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 Tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
Pulse until the mixture is smooth and well combined, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
Add the chopped lettuce to a large mixing bowl followed by the cucumbers and green onions.
1 head leafy lettuce, 2 large cucumbers, 6 green onions
Pour the dressing on top, and gently toss to combine and coat everything with the dressing.
Serve immediately.

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Notes

To Store: Store the ingredients in separate airtight containers in the fridge. The salad ingredients will stay fresh for up to 3-5 days, and the dressing will stay fresh for up to 3 days. To eat, combine the ingredients for the salad, pour the dressing on top, toss, and enjoy!

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