After years of testing the viral green goddess dressing, we’ve created the perfect recipe. It’s irresistibly creamy, bursting with fresh herbs… shall we continue?
What Is Green Goddess Dressing?
Green goddess dressing is a salad dressing composed of a creamy base and LOTS of fresh herbs. It’s garlicky, tangy, and briny — but the flavor mainly depends on the type of herbs used. Tarragon is the most common choice, with parsley, chives, and basil as close runner-ups.
How did this dressing earn its name? Green goddess dressing was created in 1923 by a hotel chef to commemorate a play called “The Green Goddess.” After this delicious sensation went viral on TikTok in recent years, I set out to create my own version.
But wait, there’s more! Anyone who knows me knows I’m absolutely obsessed with re-creating viral TikTok recipes — take a peek at our Marry Me chicken, croffle, and air fryer chicken wings to understand why.
How To Make Green Goddess Dressing
Believe it or not, our green goddess dressing recipe comes together in five minutes and uses only a blender. It’s the perfect choice for busy parents who don’t feel like pulling out extra tools.
- Chop the herbs and garlic: Roughly chop the all the herbs, and garlic.
- Blend the dressing: Place the greek yogurt, and lemon juice into the blender. Add the herbs and garlic and blend until the dressing is smooth, scraping down the sides. Season to taste.
Tips From the Kitchen
I’ve been tweaking this recipe for green goddess dressing for years, and it’s safe to say that I’ve learned a few valuable tricks along the way. Let’s take a walk and talk!
- Pick the freshest herbs possible. This dressing is the perfect way to use up fresh herbs from your garden. Start with parsley, then use whatever you have on hand — we love dill, chives, tarragon, green onions, basil, cilantro, or even mint!
- Give everything a rough chop. There’s no need for perfect knife skills here, but a quick chop helps the herbs and garlic blend smoothly. Remove the stems from the herbs to prevent them from getting trapped in the blender.
- Use a powerful blender. We recommend this blender for the smoothest dressing, but a food processor also works.
- Alter the consistency to your preference. If you like a thinner dressing, gradually stream in olive oil while blending.
Ways To Serve
Green goddess dressing is summer-in-a-bottle! Enjoy it year-round as a dip for a crudités platter (veggie charcuterie board) or sweet potato fries. Do you have extra roasted veggies on hand? Green goddess dressing is phenomenal on roasted carrots and parsnips and roasted broccoli. Or, drizzle the dressing over your favorite salad. Our ultimate garden salad, Caesar salad, and broccoli cucumber and tomato salad are winners!
Storage
Get ready to enjoy more salads with your homemade dressing! Green goddess dressing stays fresh for up to one week when stored in a glass jar in the refrigerator.
More Dressing Recipes
- Caesar Salad Dressing — Creamy, garlicky, and umami
- China Coast Salad Dressing — Made with rice vinegar for a sweet-and-sour flavor
- Ranch Dressing — Packed with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime juice
- Beet Salad Dressing — Tangy balsamic-Dijon dressing perfect for roasted beets
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup herbs parsley, tarragon, dill
- 4 tbsp chives chopped
- 1 garlic clove chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt adjust to preference
Instructions
- Roughly chop the herbs and garlic. Place the greek yogurt, and lemon juice into the blender. Add the herbs and garlic.
- Blend until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the blender, then blend again to incorporate. Season with salt to taste.
- Store the dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Enjoy!
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