Green Goddess Salads aren’t anything new, the salad, or more accurately the salad dressing has been around since the early 1920s. This modern recipe, however, is rather different from its classic roots. This quick and easy recipe is based on _Baked By Melissa’s _version which went viral on Tiktok during the early months of 2022. Below we’ll tell you all you need to know about this wonderful and healthy salad.
What is a Green Goddess Salad?
The original Green Goddess Dressing was created around the 1920s, the generally accepted theory traces its origin to the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. The dressing was named not only because of its bright green color but also to pay tribute to actor George Arliss and his play _The Green Goddess_.
This modern spin by Baked by Melissa has a couple of crucial differences. The original calls for green onions, anchovies, tarragon, parsley, sour cream, mayonnaise, and chives which are then blended into a creamy dressing. Mellisa’s dressing though omits the anchovies, mayonnaise, and sour cream, making it completely vegan. Though our version does use parmesan cheese which can be switched out with nutritional yeast instead. The salad dressing has more in common with vegan pesto than it does its namesake.
The salad itself is also chopped quite finely, making it resemble a dip more than a salad. This makes it perfect for dipping with your tortilla chip of choice
Tips & Tricks For Making The Salad
* CHOP THE VEGETABLES FINELY. What made this salad go viral in the first place is how everything is finely chopped. This allows for the salad to be sort of a dip, making it perfect to pair with some tortilla chips
* USE A FOOD PROCESSOR. Convenience is the name of the game here and having a food processor will make this entire process a breeze. While this may release extra moisture from the vegetables, it won’t affect the final product much. Plus, you can use the same food processor to make the dressing too!
* DON’T SKIP THE OLIVE OIL. Olive oil is crucial to the dressing, it helps to emulsify the dressing to create a smooth, creamy, and thick green goddess salad dressing. Without the oil, it’ll turn out watery, or worse yet, it’ll separate.
* DON’T ADD TOO MUCH DRESSING. The texture is totally up to you if you want to add all the dressing or only use some of it. Just note that the acid in the dressing will cause the vegetables to wilt leading to a watery salad. So use just enough dressing.
Additions & Substitutions
* MAKE IT VEGAN. Parmesan cheese is the only ingredient in the salad dressing that isn’t plant-based. However, Melissa’s original recipe calls for nutritional yeast instead so if you’d like, please use that instead.
* GO NUTS WITH NUTS. The cashews help give the dressing a wonderful nutty taste and texture but no one is stopping you from using your favorite nut instead. Try it with walnuts, pecans, or even almonds.
* HUMMUS CHEAT. It turns out there’s a little cheat you can do to achieve a faster green goddess salad dressing, Pesto Hummus. Take 1 cup of pesto hummus, 1/2 cup of basil and/or packed spinach, and 1/4 cup of lemon juice and blend them. This garlicky and zesty dressing delivers not only similar flavors but adds a good amount of protein too.
Frequently Asked Questions Best Way To Store Leftover TikTok Green Goddess Salad?
To keep leftovers as fresh as possible, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Luckily, cabbage doesn’t get soft and soggy as quickly as other vegetables, but you should still eat this within 1 to 2 days of making it.
How Long Will The Salad Last In The Fridge?
It will last for 1 to 2 days. For the best flavor and texture, consume it immediately.
Can You Freeze Green Goddess Dressing?
You could potentially freeze the dressing although freezing and thawing might change its texture. It would be better if you make just enough dressing for whatever serving you need and make a fresh batch when you need it.
How Long Does The Salad Dressing Last?
The dressing itself will last 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Can I Add Toppings To This Recipe?
Yes, you absolutely can. Though if you are using it as a dip, be sure that your toppings are relatively fine, such as sunflower or sesame seeds to not change the texture and flavor too much.
Conclusion
Now that you’ve learned all there is about this green goddess salad recipe, there’s absolutely nothing stopping you from trying it out. Not only is it super versatile, but this simple and easy recipe is also a great way for you to get your family to eat more greens. Even your little youngsters will enjoy it, I guarantee it.