Description
Green goddess salad delivers a refreshing symphony of crisp herbs and zesty dressing, celebrating California’s culinary spirit. Crunchy vegetables and creamy dressing create a light, nutrient-packed meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 1 head green leaf lettuce, chopped (45 cups)
- 1 cup diced english cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced green pepper
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
Protein and Healthy Fats:
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the leafy foundation by layering chopped green leaf lettuce in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a verdant canvas for the salad composition.
- Enhance the base with crisp diced green pepper, refreshing cucumber, piquant red onion, and vibrant halved cherry tomatoes to build textural complexity.
- Scatter unsalted sunflower seeds across the vegetable medley, introducing a subtle nutty dimension and pleasant crunch.
- Craft the green goddess dressing, ensuring a smooth, consistent blend that will harmonize all ingredients.
- Gently cascade the dressing over the vegetable ensemble, using wooden utensils to meticulously coat each ingredient without bruising delicate components.
- Strategically position creamy avocado slices atop the dressed salad, allowing their rich texture to provide a luxurious finishing element.
- Serve immediately at room temperature to preserve the salad’s optimal freshness and textural integrity, ideal as a standalone light meal or complementary side dish.
Notes
- Customize greens by mixing different varieties like arugula, spinach, or kale for added nutrition and flavor complexity.
- Toast sunflower seeds beforehand to enhance their nutty profile and create a more intense, roasted taste sensation.
- Control dressing consistency by gradually adding liquid, ensuring perfect coating without making salad soggy.
- Prevent avocado browning by adding it just before serving and spritzing with fresh lemon juice to maintain vibrant green color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg