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Spicy Green Goddess Salad

Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Spicy Green Goddess Salad (per serving)

  • 1 cup of cabbage, finely chopped
  • 1 cup of leafy green lettuce, finely chopped
  • 1/2 of a small English cucumber, finely chopped
  • 1/2 of a green pepper, finely chopped
  • 3 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup of fresh herbs, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon of pickled jalapeños
  • parmesan, grated (optional)

Spicy Green Goddess Dressing

  • 1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt or crema
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 1 teaspoon of pickled jalapeño
  • 6-8 fronds of fresh dill
  • a handful of fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon of dried chives
  • a pinch of salt and black pepper
  • olive oil (for thinning the dressing)

Instructions

  • Combine 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or crema, 1 large clove of garlic, 1 teaspoon of pickled jalapeño, 6-8 fresh dill fronds, 1/2 teaspoon of dried chives and a handful of fresh cilantro into a blender and blend until smooth
  • Add a pinch of salt and black pepper and a good drizzle of olive oil and pulse to incorporate 
  • Continue drizzling olive oil until your desired consistency is reached and set aside
  • Combine 1 cup of finely chopped cabbage, 1 cup of finely chopped leafy green lettuce, 1/2 of a finely chopped English cucumber, 1/2 finely chopped green bell pepper, 3 finely chopped spring onions, 1/3 cup of finely chopped fresh herbs and 1 tablespoon of pickled jalapeños in a large bowl
  • Add half of the dressing and toss to combine
  • Add additional dressing and grated parmesan, if desired