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Green Goddess Salad with Feta, Avocado, and Salt & Vinegar Chips Recipe

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A fresh and vibrant Green Goddess Salad featuring a creamy herb-packed dressing made from Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, avocado, and a variety of fresh herbs, tossed with finely chopped green cabbage, spinach, cucumber, and green onions. This salad is topped with sliced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, and crunchy salt and vinegar kettle chips for extra texture and flavor.

Ingredients

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Dressing

  • 1/3 cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise, high quality, like Best Foods
  • 1 and 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (use less if using table salt)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 medium avocado (save the rest to garnish)
  • 1/4 cup green onions, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, packed
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil, packed
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, packed
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, packed

Salad

  • 1/2 head green cabbage, finely chopped
  • 6 ounces fresh baby spinach, chopped small
  • 1 large English cucumber, sliced and then quartered
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped small
  • 1 and 1/2 medium avocados, sliced

Optional Toppings

  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 and 1/2 cups salt and vinegar kettle chips, crunched
  • Crushed red pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the Dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 and 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, 1 garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Cut half a medium avocado and add it to the blender, saving the other half for garnish.
  2. Add the Herbs: Add 1/4 cup roughly chopped green onions (mainly the green parts), followed by fresh herbs: 1/2 cup packed parsley leaves (stems removed), 1/3 cup packed basil leaves (stems mostly removed), 1/4 cup packed dill leaves, and 1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves. There’s no need to finely chop the herbs; just pack them into the measuring cups and add them all at once.
  3. Blend the Dressing: Blend all ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lemon juice, salt, or pepper if desired.
  4. Prepare the Vegetables: Finely chop the green cabbage into small, bite-sized pieces and place into a large serving bowl. Chop the baby spinach into very small pieces by slicing it one direction and then turning and chopping again. Add it to the bowl.
  5. Prepare the Cucumber and Green Onions: Slice the English cucumber lengthwise into halves, then quarters, and chop into slices. Add to the bowl. Chop 1/4 cup green onions finely and add as well.
  6. Toss the Salad: For family style, add dressing liberally to the salad and toss well. For individual servings, divide the salad mixture evenly among 6 plates or bowls and toss each portion with dressing as desired.
  7. Add Garnishes and Toppings: Top the salad with sliced avocado (using the reserved half plus additional avocados for the crowd if desired), crumbled feta cheese, and crushed salt and vinegar kettle chips. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper for some heat.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Pass any remaining dressing at the table to allow guests to add more if they like.

Notes

  • The salad is best enjoyed fresh to maintain the crispness of the cabbage and the crunch of the kettle chips.
  • If fish sauce is unavailable or unwanted, a splash of soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce can be used as a substitute.
  • For a vegan version, substitute the Greek yogurt and mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives and omit the fish sauce.
  • Make sure to finely chop the cabbage and spinach for the best texture and ease of eating.
  • The salt and vinegar kettle chips add a nice tang and crunch but can be omitted for a lighter salad.
  • Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper to your heat preference.

Keywords: Green Goddess Salad, creamy herb dressing, cabbage salad, avocado salad, healthy salad, spring salad, easy salad recipe

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