green goddess dressing

GREEN GODDESS DRESSING (VEGAN) by Lindsey | Dolly and Oatmeal


if there was ever a universal sauce, green goddess dressing is it! while this isn’t an exclusively “summer” sauce, i love it best during the hot summer months. the yogurt, and fresh herbs lend a cooling vibe to each and every meal it graces. it’s creamy, yet light, and adds so much flavor, while not being overpowering. there are quite a lot of vegan green goddess versions out there in grocery stores and the internet, but nothing compares to a homemade version with your designated mix of herbs and seasonings; and most importantly: no weird emulsifiers or additives (as many bottled brands can have, unfortunately).

if you’re familiar with a lot of the creamy recipes on this site, then you’re used to me referencing this greek-style plant-based yogurt that i love for just about everything from making vegan labneh, yogurt-tahini, and this vegan caesar dressing. while you can use your preferred yogurt of choice, i lean on that greek-style yogurt once again here. to it, we add a whole bunch of fresh summer herbs, and squeezes of tart lemon juice. and in leui of anchovies, we coconut aminos (of miso paste) for a bit of umami flavor. it’s essentially a super simple list of ingredients for what results in a powerful little dressing that also qualifies as a sauce and dip.

a few things i love using it for (in no particular order):

  • used as a sauce over vegetable, chicken, or fish kebabs

  • mixed into a potato salad instead of a traditional mayonnaise base

  • drizzled over your favorite green salad or a wedge salad situation

  • used as a dip for fresh cut vegetables and grilled (or toasted) bread

  • a dip for roasted or grilled sweet potato wedges

  • slather it over bread and make a green goddess sandwich

  • or use it as a dressing for a cold, green goddess pasta salad

sky’s the limit! xo!



green goddess dressing | v

| makes 1 1/4 cups |

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method:

  1. in the cup of a food processor fitted with a metal “s” blade, combine the herbs, garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, tahini, vinegar, mustard, capers, and yogurt; season with salt and pepper. blend, stopping to scrape down the sides of the container. taste and add more vinegar, and/or salt & pepper if necessary and blend once again.

  2. once the dressing is to your liking, transfer to a lidded bottle or jar and store in your refrigerator for up to 5 days.

ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley

  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives

  • 1-2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini paste

  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon capers, drained

  • 10 ounces unsweetened plant-based yogurt (preferably greek-style, like this one)

  • salt and fresh ground pepper