Description
Ina Garten’s green goddess dressing brings California coastal charm to salads with fresh herbs and zesty flavor. Creamy yet light, this classic recipe combines parsley, basil, and chives for a delicious blend you’ll want to drizzle on everything from greens to grilled vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1 cup (240 ml) parsley
- 1 cup (240 ml) mixed soft leafy herbs (dill, mint, tarragon and/or cilantro)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped chives
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) capers
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Combine yogurt, freshly chopped parsley, mixed dried herbs, finely minced chives, freshly squeezed lemon juice, grated lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil, briny capers, minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper inside a robust food processor.
- Pulse the ingredients until achieving a silky, uniform consistency, ensuring all components are thoroughly integrated. Carefully taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as desired, introducing additional salt, pepper, or herbs to enhance the flavor profile. Transfer the prepared sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate, where it will maintain optimal freshness for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Whisk with Care: Gentle mixing prevents ingredient separation, ensuring a smooth, well-blended dressing that coats salads perfectly.
- Temperature Matters: Let yogurt and other cold ingredients sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before mixing to create a more uniform texture.
- Flavor Boosters: Experiment with additional herbs like dill or chives to elevate the basic recipe and surprise your taste buds.
- Storage Savvy: Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days, giving the flavors time to meld and intensify.
- Customize Your Kick: Add a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika for an unexpected warming heat that transforms the entire dressing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 75 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg