Green Goddess Dressing: Original California Recipe Without Avocado
Green Goddess Dressing bursts with fresh herb flavor. This original Green Goddess Dressing recipe became a wildly popular Southern California recipe in the 1970s. Serve as a salad dressing, a cold dip with vegetables, with grilled shrimp, or toss into hot pasta.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Dinner & Main Dishes, lunch, Salads & Dressing
Cuisine: American
Keyword: green goddess dressing, green goddess dressing recipe, green goddess recipe, green goddess salad, green goddess salad dressing, green goddess sauce
Servings: 32 2-tbsp servings (2 cups)
Calories: 58kcal
Green Goddess Dressing Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup finely minced parsley
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped chives and or green onions
- 3 tablespoons anchovy paste (or swap 3 anchovy filets)
- 3 tablespoons tarragon wine vinegar (see recipe notes to make it at home)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- pinch kosher sea salt
- pinch black pepper
Get Recipe Ingredients
In a blender, add mayo, sour cream, minced parsley, green onions (or chives), anchovy paste, tarragon vinegar, lemon juice, crushed garlic, sea salt, and pepper.
Keep in a small Mason jar in the fridge for up to a week.
Serve as a cold dip, or toss with salad greens for a dressing - makes 2 cups.
Storage
This dressing can be made ahead for the week, chilled in the fridge, and drizzled over salads greens during your busy weeknights or your next dinner party. Or use it up as a dip with cut-up vegetables!
- Keep in a small Mason jar in the fridge for up to a week.
- Serve as a dip, or toss with salad greens for a dressing - makes 2 cups.
Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.1mg