Description
A vibrant and refreshing Green Goddess Salad featuring finely chopped cabbage, crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, and green onions, all tossed with a zesty homemade Green Goddess dressing. This bright, healthy salad is perfect as a light meal or a tasty side dish, optionally served with crispy tortilla chips for added crunch.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 small head of green cabbage, finely chopped (about 8 cups confetti-sized)
- 1/2 English cucumber or 3 small garden cucumbers, diced
- 1 avocado, diced for creaminess
- 1 bunch of green onions, finely chopped
- Tortilla chips for serving (optional)
Green Goddess Dressing
- 1 recipe of Green Goddess Dressing (ingredients not specified in the original, typically includes herbs, mayonnaise, sour cream or yogurt, lemon juice, anchovies or miso, garlic, and vinegar)
Instructions
- Chop: Slice the cabbage in half through the core and remove the tough core. Lay each half flat and slice into thin shreds. Then cross-cut the shreds into small confetti-sized pieces. Dice the cucumbers and avocado, and finely chop the green onions, ensuring all ingredients are cut to similar sizes for better texture and presentation.
- Mix: In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped cabbage, diced cucumbers, diced avocado, and chopped green onions thoroughly.
- Make Dressing: Prepare the Green Goddess dressing by blending or processing the dressing ingredients until creamy and bright green in color.
- Add Dressing: Pour the prepared Green Goddess dressing over the vegetable mixture, adding according to taste—most of the dressing is usually used. Toss everything gently but thoroughly to combine and coat the salad evenly.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to maintain crunchiness, either on its own or accompanied by crispy tortilla chips for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- The salad is best served fresh for a crisp texture; avoid making too far in advance as avocado may brown.
- If preferred, substitute the Green Goddess dressing with your favorite creamy herb dressing.
- Tortilla chips are optional but add a delightful crunch and make the salad more filling.
- For an extra protein boost, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp to the salad.
- Adjust the dressing quantity to suit your preference for creaminess and flavor intensity.
