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green goddess salad recipe

Green Goddess Salad

A vibrant, nutritious salad featuring mixed greens, creamy avocado, fresh herbs, and toasted pine nuts with a zesty lemon dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Green Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 225

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups mixed baby greens spinach, arugula, and tender lettuce varieties
  • 1 ripe avocado diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 medium cucumber thinly sliced
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced, white and green parts
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives finely minced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts toasted
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 ripe avocado for creamy dressing
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon chopped
  • 1/4 cup snap peas thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons broccoli microgreens for garnish

Equipment

  • Large salad bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Salad spinner
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Thoroughly wash and dry the mixed baby greens using a salad spinner or clean kitchen towels.
  2. Dice the ripe avocado into 1/2-inch cubes.
  3. Slice the cucumber thinly, either in rounds or half-moons.
  4. Thinly slice the green onions, including both white and green parts.
  5. Chop the fresh herbs finely.
  6. In a large salad bowl, gently combine the greens, diced avocado, cucumber slices, green onions, chopped herbs, crumbled feta, and toasted pine nuts.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well emulsified. For a creamier dressing, you can blend this mixture with the optional additional half avocado.
  8. Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are lightly coated.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving immediately.

Notes

  • For best flavor, serve this salad immediately after assembling.
  • To make ahead, prepare all components separately and assemble just before serving.
  • The dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Toasted pine nuts can be substituted with toasted pumpkin seeds for a more affordable option.