Viral Green Goddess Salad Recipe

If you're looking for a vibrant and refreshing dish, Green Goddess Salad is the perfect choice. The star of this recipe is crisp, fresh cabbage, a powerhouse among cruciferous vegetables. Known for its rich nutrient profile, cabbage adds a satisfying crunch and is packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals that contribute to overall wellness. Its mild flavor also makes it an ideal base for the tangy, herby dressing that ties this salad together.

Cruciferous vegetables, like cabbage, bring a lot to the table nutritionally. They’re rich in vitamin C and K, offering support for your immune system and helping to maintain strong bones. They also provide a natural source of dietary fiber, which is essential for healthy digestion. When paired with other greens like spinach, basil, and chives in this salad, you’re creating a meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. 

 

This Green Goddess Salad is not just about health benefits—it tastes amazing, too! The creamy dressing, with its bright herbs and zesty lemon, complements the crunchy cabbage and adds a rich flavor that’s both light and satisfying. It’s a salad that’s packed with greens and perfect for a quick lunch or a side dish that will brighten any meal.

To make this Green Goddess Salad, start by prepping your vegetables. Begin with half a head of cabbage. You’ll want to slice it thinly and then chop it into small, bite-sized pieces. The key here is to keep all the vegetables roughly the same size, so they blend well and create a balanced texture in every bite.

 

Next, take two small Persian cucumbers, and dice them into small cubes. Persian cucumbers have a mild, crisp flavor that complements the cabbage, so cutting them into similar-sized pieces helps ensure every forkful has the perfect mix of crunch.

Lastly, finely chop a small handful of fresh chives. Once everything is chopped, toss the cabbage, cucumbers, and chives together in a large bowl, making sure the vegetables are evenly mixed and ready to soak up the Green Goddess dressing.

 

To make the Green Goddess dressing, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, a small shallot, a handful of chives, a handful of spinach, and fresh basil leaves in a blender. These ingredients come together to create a vibrant, herby dressing that’s both creamy and tangy. Blend everything until smooth, adjusting the consistency with a little extra oil or lemon juice if needed.  

Once you have the dressing add it to your bowl of chopped vegetables and stir until combined! Enjoy this as is, as a side to some protein, or even use it as a dip with tortilla chips!  

 

Ingredients:

• Half a head of cabbage
• 2 small Persian cucumbers
• Small handful of chives (for salad)
• About ½ cup Olive oil (for dressing)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 small shallot
• Small handful of chives (for dressing)
• Handful basil leaves
• Large handful of spinach
• Salt to taste 

Instructions:

For the Salad:

• Slice half a head of cabbage thinly and chop into small, bite-sized pieces.
• Dice 2 small Persian cucumbers into small cubes.
• Finely chop a small handful of fresh chives.
• Toss the chopped cabbage, cucumbers, and chives together in a large bowl.

For the Dressing:

• In a blender, add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, shallot, chives, basil, spinach and salt. 
• Blend until smooth, adjusting consistency with more oil or lemon juice if needed.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
• Enjoy!