Green Goddess Dressing
This homemade green goddess dressing is fresh, creamy, and full of vibrant herb flavor. It’s a blend of leafy greens, zesty lemon, garlic, and just the right touch of richness from mayo and olive oil. Whether you’re drizzling it over salads, using it as a dip, or spooning it on grilled meat or seafood, this dressing brings restaurant-level flavor to your table.
Forget the store-bought stuff. This version is clean, customizable, and comes together in just a few minutes using simple, fresh ingredients.
Before you get started
Use a high-powered blender or food processor for the smoothest texture. Fresh herbs are key here, so grab basil, parsley, cilantro, and chives from the produce section or your garden. Anchovy paste gives it a subtle umami depth, but it doesn’t make it fishy. And don’t skip the chilling step—letting the dressing sit in the fridge helps all the flavors blend together.
What You Need To Make Green Goddess Dressing
You’ll find exact ingredient amounts in the recipe card, but here’s what you’ll need to make it:
- Mayonnaise
- Fresh herbs like basil, parsley, cilantro, and chives
- Lemon juice and red wine vinegar
- Garlic and olive oil
- Anchovy paste
- Honey
- Salt
How To Make Green Goddess Dressing
1
Start by adding all the ingredients to a blender or food processor: mayo, herbs, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, anchovy paste, olive oil, honey, and a pinch of salt.
2
Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
3
Pour into a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve. It thickens slightly as it chills and gets even more flavorful over time.
4
Use it as a salad dressing, veggie dip, or drizzle it on roasted vegetables, fish, or grilled chicken.
Green Goddess Dressing
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- ⅓ cup fresh chives
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust salt as needed.
- Chill before serving for best flavor.
