Green Goddess Dressing

subheading: For this Green Goddess dressing recipe, we’ve developed a spin that’s close to the classic flavor profile. We’ve also got a zesty cilantro lime variation that’s just as tasty (scroll down). But for the classic, we wanted to stay true to the classic flavors with a few slight innovations. Here’s what you’ll need:

Greek yogurt: Classic Green Goddess is made with sour cream, but Greek yogurt is a great stand in: it has less calories and brings a tangy flair

Mayonnaise: Using a bit of mayonnaise along with the yogurt helps the dressing to adhere to salads perfectly (substitute olive oil if you like)

Green onions: It’s easier to find green onions than chives, and they add a similar flavor

Garlic

Parsley

Tarragon or basil: Use basil if it’s hard to locate tarragon at your local grocery

Lemon juice

Anchovy paste: It’s optional, but it adds a massive pop of umami and salty flavor. Omit it for vegetarian and add more salt: or you can try using the same amount of drained capers.

Salt and pepper

subheading: Or, try the zesty cilantro lime variation!:

subheading: Here’s a great spin on the classic: this zesty, cilantro lime Green Goddess dressing. It’s loosely adapted from a Mexican Green Goddess dressing in Gwyneth Paltrow’s cookbook, It’s All Good. Head to the recipe below and see the Notes section for this variation. Here’s the basic premise:

Cilantro, lime and jalapeño add a zesty flair. Cilantro replaces parsley and lime replaces lemon. Jalapeno adds a hint of heat, without being too spicy.

Maple syrup or honey balance the dressing. The sugar rounds out the flavor so it doesn’t taste overly tart.

Directions at acouplecooks.com

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