Name: avocado green goddess dressing
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large ripe avocado (or two small); 1 cup fresh basil leaves; ¼ cup fresh dill; ¼ cup sliced green onions; 2 garlic cloves; Juice of 1½ lemons; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; ¼–½ cup cold water (to reach desired consistency); ½ tsp kosher salt; ¼ tsp black pepper

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(Bright, herby, and dangerously good on everything)

There are salads… and then there are salads with Green Goddess.

This one skips the mayo and uses ripe avocado instead, which makes it ridiculously creamy, bright green, and honestly good enough to eat with a spoon. Basil, dill, garlic, lemon — everything fresh and loud in the best way.

Blend it once and suddenly vegetables behave better. Salads improve. Leftover chicken finds purpose.

avocado green goddess dressing

Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users

Cuisine

American

Servings

2 cups

Cook Time

10 minutes

Calories

120

Bonus Savvy Tip

If you want the dressing extra restaurant-level smooth, blend it for a full 30 seconds longer than you think you need. That extra aeration makes it creamy and bright like the jar in the photo.

Ingredients

1 large ripe avocado (or two small)
1 cup fresh basil leaves
¼ cup fresh dill
¼ cup sliced green onions
2 garlic cloves
Juice of 1½ lemons
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼–½ cup cold water (to reach desired consistency)
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Directions

Make the dressing. Add avocado, basil, dill, green onions, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a blender.
Blend until smooth. With the blender running, add water a little at a time until the dressing becomes creamy but pourable.
Taste. Adjust salt or lemon if needed.
Build the salad. Add cabbage, arugula, cucumber, and basil to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is lightly coated. Serve immediately.

Recipe Note

Optional Creamier Versions

If avocado isn’t your thing or you want extra tang:

Replace half the avocado with either:

• ¼ cup Greek yogurt

• 2 tablespoons tahini

• ¼ cup sour cream

All three work beautifully.

Nutrition

Nutrition Serving Size 2 Tbsp
Calories 120, Carbs 11 grams (4%), Protein 1 grams (6%), Fat 4 grams (65%), Fiber 2 grams (30%), Sodium 120 milligrams (26%)

Comments 2

Marianne on July 07, 2026

Hi Karen, great question! This dressing keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in a sealed jar or airtight container. Give it a good shake or stir before using since it may separate slightly. Enjoy!

Karen on July 07, 2026

thank you for this recipe, how long will it last in the refrigerator? Karen

avocado green goddess dressing

avocado green goddess dressing

Category

Cuisine

Servings

Cook Time

Calories

Bonus Savvy Tip

Ingredients

Directions

Recipe Note

Optional Creamier Versions

Nutrition

Comments 2

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