TikTok Green Goddness Salad Recipe

Calling all health-conscious foodies and TikTok enthusiasts! The Green Goddess Salad has taken the social media platform by storm, and for good reason. This colorful creation boasts a symphony of textures and flavors, making it a perfect addition to your lunch or light dinner routine. The best part? It's incredibly easy to throw together.
This recipe breaks down the key ingredients and steps to create your own Green Goddess Salad masterpiece. Feel free to customize the vegetables and herbs based on your preferences, keeping the core dressing base intact. In no time, you'll be enjoying a restaurant-worthy salad in the comfort of your own home.

Ingredients

• For the Salad:
• 1 small head of cabbage, finely diced (or iceberg lettuce)
• 3-4 small Persian cucumbers, finely diced
• 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh chives, thinly sliced
• For the Green Goddess Dressing:
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 small shallot
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
• 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the chopped cabbage, cucumbers, green onions, and chives. Set aside.
2. Make the Green Goddess Dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, rice vinegar, garlic, shallot, basil, spinach, nutritional yeast, walnuts, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. If desired, add a tablespoon of water for a thinner consistency.
3. Assemble the Salad: Pour the green goddess dressing over the prepared salad and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately and enjoy!
4. Tips:
5. For a richer flavor profile, add a tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese to the dressing.
6. Swap out the walnuts for pecans, almonds, or your favorite nut.
7. Feel free to experiment with different vegetables! Chopped celery, bell peppers, or cherry tomatoes would be delicious additions.
8. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.