Fresh, vibrant, and full of nourishing greens, this Green Goddess Salad is a celebration of seasonal produce and feel-good flavors. With crisp veggies, creamy avocado, and a tangy yogurt-herb dressing, it’s the kind of dish that feels as beautiful as it tastes—perfect for light lunches, easy dinners, or impressing at a garden brunch.
Green Goddess Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing
Course: SaladsDifficulty: Easy4
servings15
minutesIngredients
1 small head romaine, chopped
1 cup baby arugula
½ cup fresh spinach
1 avocado, sliced
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
⅓ cup sliced radishes
¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
½ cup edamame (shelled)
¼ cup chopped pistachios
Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
For the Green Yogurt Dressing:
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp chopped chives
1 tbsp fresh basil (or parsley)
Salt & pepper to taste
Water to thin, if needed
Directions
- Make the dressing: In a blender or bowl, whisk together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add water for a thinner consistency.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl or plate, combine romaine, arugula, spinach, tomatoes, radishes, edamame, and avocado.
- Top & serve: Drizzle with dressing, sprinkle pistachios, and add a final grind of black pepper.
Notes
- Tips
Add grilled tofu or chickpeas for protein.
Keep dressing chilled for 3–4 days in an airtight container.
Great served with crusty sourdough or lemony couscous.
Every bite of this salad brings a refreshing crunch and a creamy zing from the green goddess dressing. It’s effortlessly elegant, endlessly adaptable, and sure to become a go-to in your healthy recipe rotation. Keep it simple or make it your own—either way, it’s always a delicious reminder to eat beautifully.
