Green Goddess Salad
Experience a burst of freshness with this vibrant Green Goddess Salad. Packed with mixed greens, crunchy cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, this salad is drizzled with a zesty homemade dressing that elevates its flavor profile. Perfect for summer picnics or as a light side dish, this colorful salad will impress your guests and delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mixed greens using a salad spinner or kitchen towel.
- Dice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and cut into bite-sized pieces. Drizzle with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a blender or food processor, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, parsley, chives, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl, gently toss together mixed greens, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and avocado. Drizzle with green goddess dressing just before serving.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg