25 Minuten
This Green Goddess Salad recipe delivers on its promise! A fresh, crunchy salad that makes you feel amazing.
Nutritional values per serving
Instructions
Pour the finished dressing over the salad, mix everything well, and enjoy your Green Goddess Salad – either on its own or with crackers or tortilla chips.
Recipe Note
The Green Goddess Salad is currently all the rage – quite literally. But what exactly is it? The Green Goddess Salad is a (in our case) vegan salad made from all kinds of greens! The name says it all: spinach, cucumber, avocado, and basil give the salad its signature green look.
The highlight of this Green Goddess Salad recipe is definitely the Green Goddess Salad Dressing! Various herbs add incredible flavor, the lemon brings a pleasant tang, and the avocado together with the cashews create a creamy salad sauce.
The viral recipe
This Green Goddess Salad recipe has millions of fans. It became famous as a healthy salad thanks to its nutrient-rich ingredients.
Many also know it as the “Nacho Salad” because it’s often used as a dip for nachos, crackers, and more. Give it a try – it’s a a tasty snack with lots of fresh vegetables for a cozy movie night.
Tips
- If you prefer softer cabbage, sprinkle it with a little salt after chopping and knead it like dough. This will soften it – though it will also be less crunchy.
- Feel free to add other herbs (like dill, parsley, or coriander) or lettuce varieties (iceberg, lamb’s lettuce, etc.). Especially if you don’t eat cabbage often, this can make the salad more digestible for you.
- If you can’t get enough avocado, add some diced avocado to the salad.
Substitution table
We often want to try a recipe but are missing certain ingredients or don’t like some components. Here’s a substitution table so you can adapt the Green Goddess Salad recipe to your liking!
For the salad:
- White cabbage → Chinese cabbage, pointed cabbage
- Cucumber → kohlrabi
- Spring onions → red onions, shallots
- Chives → other herbs or shallots
For the dressing:
- Cashews → other seeds and nuts like sunflower seeds
- Garlic cloves → garlic powder, wild garlic
- Spinach → lamb’s lettuce, arugula (note: slightly bitter)
- Basil → other herbs like parsley or mint
- Nutritional yeast → Parmesan or vegan Parmesan alternatives
- Olive oil → other oils
- Avocado → more cashews, silken tofu, plant-based yogurt alternative
- Rice vinegar → white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice
- Shallot → red or white onion
- Lemon juice → lime juice, a bit more vinegar
Our Green Goddess Salad is vegan, but of course you can also use animal products if you prefer!
FAQ
Is there an alternative to nutritional yeast?
Yes! Simply use Parmesan or a vegan Parmesan alternative. Or you can just leave it out – the salad will still taste great.
Is the Green Goddess Salad recipe made with white cabbage?
Yes! White cabbage is the main ingredient in the original Green Goddess Salad recipe – and in ours too! For many, it’s one of their favorite recipes with white cabbage.
How long does the Green Goddess Salad keep?
Since this recipe contains lots of fresh ingredients, it doesn’t keep for long. It’s best to prepare it fresh and store any leftovers in the fridge for a short time.
Is this the famous avocado salad?
Yes, you could call it that! The avocado dressing makes it especially popular among avocado fans.
