This creamy avocado green goddess salad dressing is packed with flavor and full of heart-healthy fats. Make a batch for dipping with your favorite veggies!
I heart salads of all kinds, especially during summer months when everything is at its peak freshness and full of flavor.
My mother never bought bottled salad dressing while we were growing up and I’m happy to say my son will never see a bottle in our fridge either. (BBQ sauce? That’s another story. My husband is to BBQ sauce like Buddy the Elf is to maple syrup.) But, I digress…
Today’s recipe is rich, creamy and bursting with flavor. Make a big batch and keep it in the fridge all week long for dipping carrots or drizzling on grilled veggies.
Warning: You will want to lick the blender clean. If you’re looking for other ideas take a look at my Tuna Nicoise Salad with Avocado Green Goddess Dressing.
Your fork is waiting.
Can I add spice to avocado dressing to bring up the heat?
Absolutely! Adding some minced jalapeno would be a good addition.
Avocado Green Goddess Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 1 Juice of lemon
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon worchestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons green onions minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Add water to thin if needed.
- Serve over green salad or use as a dip for veggies.
Nutrition
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J. Ong
I tried this and it came out really thick. Pudding, stand-a-spoon-in-it thick. Albeit I didn’t have a whole lemon to add, but I used goat’s milk instead of yogurt (because that’s what I had on hand), It was quite tangy so I didn’t want to add any more acid. I halved the salt because my husband is always telling me to use less. I don’t know if this contributed to a less avocady flavor. I substituted 1/2 tsp of garlic powder because I’ve found raw garlic too potent in other dressing recipes. And I substituted 1 tsp dried basil for fresh because I didn’t want to buy fresh basil just for this recipe. It was OK. I’ll finish it, but I’m not sure if I’ll make it again.
Liz DellaCroce
Hi There, The lemon juice is essential to this recipe and I’m afraid adding goats milk would only thicken it up further. If you get a chance please try the recipe again as written – I think you’ll enjoy it!
Ali
What can be used as a substitute for the Worcestershire sauce? Thanks!
Liz DellaCroce
Just leave it out! :)
Michael Shook
.Hi Liz,
Now I know who got MY mom’s recipe for green goddess dressing. She was making it waay before it ever became popular in the late ’50’s. There are several ways to fudge this recipe…and one way I had done was to sub buttermilk for yogurt, and sub lime juice, for lemon. I then added just a healthy pinch of ground cumin, and one slice of anchovy. To thin, just add more buttermilk to keep up that tangy zing. (you can also add more lime juice if desired, to thin the mix. Adding more anchovy, presents a Caesar dressing, surprisingly well, also. Enjoy, my friend.
Liz DellaCroce
Wow that sounds so amazing thank you!!
Mike Persin
Made it exactly as written and it was delicious, a definite keeper.
Next time I’ll halve the salt and lemon but that’s personal preference and was considering doing it anyway. However, I never review a recipe unless I follow it exactly.
I did have to add a little water as suggested. Next time I might use EVO or maybe a splash of white wine.
It was perfect over a spinach and tomato salad served with marinated grilled chicken.
Great recipe, thanks for sharing.
Liz DellaCroce
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Mike!
Mary Anderson
I love this dressing however I have a Meyer lemon tree and every year I make a gallon jar of salt preserved lemons. I substituted the lemon and salt with a quarter of a preserved lemon with a teaspoon or more to taste of the juice. The lemon will be soft enough to puree skin and all in the food processor. Makes for an exotic change once in a while.
Liz DellaCroce
Oh I love that idea Mary!
Ann
I used balsamic vinegar instead of Worcestershire sauce and fresh oregano which I have growing. Came out great!
Ann
Forgot to mention, I also added some minced jalapeno for some heat!
Liz DellaCroce
Great idea!!!!!
Liz DellaCroce
Sounds so good! Thanks so much!
Kristin
How much does this make? Also, do I absolutely need the basil? Plus, can I use garlic powder instead of cloved?
Liz DellaCroce
Hi Kristin – This makes 8 servings (2 tablespoons each) so 1 cup total. It might vary slightly depending on the size of your avocado. You can definitely leave out the basil and yes you can use garlic powder! :) Enjoy!
Kristin
Thanks. Also, what exactly do you mean by green onions? Actual onions, or just the leafy part?
Kristin
Thanks. Also, when you say green onions, do you mean the onion part or the leafy part?
Liz DellaCroce
Either part works!! The white part tends to be a bit stronger. :)
Kim McBirnie
Oh my goodness. I love avocado and we eat it quite often, all year round – it’s so good for you and as a middle aged runner, I need all the good stuff I can get. I made this dressing this morning and had to force myself to wash the blender! I followed the recipe to the letter ( I don’t have issues with salt) and it is just delicious – creamy, sharp from the lemon but fragrant from the basil. What’s more on the plate with a big salad, new potatoes and a quorn bake, it looks beautiful – a vivid green with jewel specks of dark green basil. I hope you don’t mind but I’m sharing this page on facebook with my vegetarian & running friends. I’m going to try it on Puy lentils and quinoa as a cold side salad when I go to work tomorrow. Amazing!!
Liz DellaCroce
Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed that dressing – one of my favorites!! Enjoy!
Rosemary
Hello,
I am not sure I am reading the directions correctly but the first ingredient listed is Avocado Green Goddess Dressing. Is this an item purchased at the store and then you add the remaining ingredients?
Thank you,
Rosemary
Liz DellaCroce
Rosemary – Forgive me!! That’s a type-o!! Somehow the title of the recipe was listed as an ingredient – whoops! :) I’ve updated the recipe accordingly. Let me know how it turns out!!
Tracey ~ Biome
We love avocados in Australia and they are in season now! We’ve shared your recipe on our Pinterest where we’re gathering recipes to help people eat in season – better for the planet and your health!
Liz DellaCroce
I’m so jealous it’s avocado season for you!!! Enjoy!!
Lib Dornbush
Avocados are on sale right now and this looks like a wonderful way to use some. I will, however, reduce the salt as 293 mg/2T adds a lot to a 1200 mg/day sodium diet. There is already salt in the Worchestershire Sauce, and the lemon juice adds lots of flavour.
The Lemon Bowl
How lucky that avocados are on sale!! Please adjust any of my recipes – they are all more of a method than a strict rule book. That’s what I love about cooking!! Enjoy. :-)
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction
I am always looking for new dressing to give varieties to my salads! This sounds incredible!
The Lemon Bowl
Let me know if you try it out – we loved it!!
lauren kelly
This sounds amazing!! I think I would put this on just about ANYTHING! Hope you don’t mind if I share on my FB page? :)
The Lemon Bowl
Trust me – I wanted to pour it on toast it was so good!! Please share – I appreciate it Lauren! :-)