Green Goddess Salad

By Katrina Lander

The Green Goddess dressing took the internet by storm a few years ago—and it’s easy to see why. Packed with nutrients, beautifully vibrant, and irresistibly creamy, it delivers on both flavour and freshness. Even better, it’s incredibly versatile: drizzle it over salads, serve it as a healthier dip for tortilla chips, or pair it with meat and vegetables for an extra burst of goodness. 


The Green Goddess dressing recipe went viral a few years ago - and for very good reason. It's nutritious, visually appealing, creamy, and absolutely delicious. It’s also incredibly versatile; use it as a salad dressing, a healthier dip for tortilla chips and to go alongside meat and veg. 


Even better, you can prep it ahead of time, what’s not to love?

Ingredients

Salad:

  • ½ small cabbage (approx. 400-500g), finely chopped
  • 1 medium cucumber, finely chopped
  • 1 green apple, finely diced into small cubes
  • 3 spring onions, finely sliced
  • 30g pumpkin seeds (for garnish)

Dressing:

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 20 walnuts
  • 20g cashews 
  • 10g fresh basil
  • 10g fresh chives
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 5tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 3tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2tbsp rice vinegar 
  • 3-5 tbsp water (to loosen)
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Method  

  1. In a large bowl combine all your salad ingredients, reserving the pumpkin seeds 
  2. Blend the dressing ingredients until smooth and pourable 
  3. Gradually add the dressing to the salad, mixing well to coat – it should coat the salad, not make it soggy 
  4. Whilst the salad rests, toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry pan over a medium heat until fragrant and golden (around 5-10 minutes), stirring frequently to ensure they don’t burn.
  5. Sprinkle over the toasted pumpkin seeds and serve 


Top Tip

If making ahead, the dressing thickens in the fridge, loosen it with a splash of water or lemon juice before serving. 

 

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