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Creamy Green Goddess Dressing (dairy free, paleo, and vegan)

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Healthy eating is all about the condiments. Keeps things interesting. This creamy, savory Green Goddess Dressing is literally good on EVERYTHING and is loaded with healthy fats and green goodness. 

If you are anything like me, you wake up every morning and realize that the family is going to want to eat today.  Like 3 times today.  Every day. What’s a busy mama to do? 

This recipe is inspired by my family’s favorite store-bought dressing. I just made it a bit healthier. And I make sure to have it on hand so my family can smother it on anything and everything we eat.  It’s my way of keeping things interesting because broccoli just tastes better tossed with a bit if flavor.

If you look in my fridge, you will often find homemade ranch, homemade honey mustard, and homemade mayonnaise. But my family still wanted their beloved Goddess Dressing.  I wasn’t crazy about the unhealthy oils that were in it, so I decided to make my own. And it’s SO much better.

Green Goddess Dressing -- www.savorylotus.com

The recipe is simple and super easy to throw together.  Here’s the highlights:

  • avocado and tahini for a creamy base
  • apple cider vinegar and lemon for a bit of zest
  • extra virgin olive oil for healthy fats
  • parsley and chives for the green
  • garlic, salt, and toasted sesame for flavor
  • also tastes delicious using cilantro and lime (instead of parsley and lemon) for a more Latin flavor profile (think guacamole)

Green Goddess Dressing --- www.savorylotus.com

Green Goddess Dressing ---- www.savorylotus.com

This Green Goddess Dressing takes a regular old salad to the next level. So many good flavors.  We also eat it on eggs, veggies, and avocado toast.  With the cilantro/lime combo, it’s the bomb for nachos and tacos.

The verdict with my family:  THEY LOVE IT!  Even more than the store-bought version.  Now everyone is happy.

xo,

K

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Green Goddess Dressing

★★★★★ 5 from 6 reviews
  • Author: Katja from Savory Lotus
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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1/4 cup tahini (I use THIS toasted kind)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil (THIS is my fav organic brand)
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (I use THIS raw kind)
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 to 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (like this)  ** see note below
  • 1/2 cup parsley leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp chives, minced

Instructions

  1. Place everything except parsley and chives into blender and puree until creamy smooth.  Add parsley leaves and chives and process again until well incorporated.  Thin with extra water to desired consistency.  Taste and adjust for salt and lemon.
  2. Use immediately or store in air tight glass jar for up to a week.

Notes

* I use a toasted tahini for this dressing because I it gives such a nice flavor.  Raw tahini will work as well but will be a bit more subtle.

** To toast your sesame seeds, simply roast seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, until fragrant and beginning to brown. Be sure to shake pan regularly to keep seeds from burning.

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  1. Renee says

    September 4, 2017 at 10:08 am

    Love all those fresh herbs! My kids would love the warmth of the seeds and tahini I’m sure! I make a dressing for their salads at school every week, so I’ll try this out soon! Thanks!

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    • Katja Heino says

      September 5, 2017 at 10:39 am

      That’s so awesome that you put salads in your kids’ lunches. Lucky kiddos!!

      Reply
  2. Carrie @ Clean Eating Kitchen says

    September 4, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    This recipe looks amazing, Katja! I love how you used tahini, avocado, and olive oil. Plus, you have all the flavor from the herbs.

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      September 5, 2017 at 10:38 am

      Thanks, Carrie! The tahini and avocado combo is so nice and creamy.

      Reply
  3. Michele Spring says

    September 5, 2017 at 11:40 am

    Oh, so making this to put in my kids’ lunches this week to dip veggies in. I love green goddess dressing and this version looks so vibrant and healthy!!

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    • Katja Heino says

      September 14, 2017 at 9:05 am

      Thanks, Michelle!

      Reply
  4. Jean says

    September 5, 2017 at 3:00 pm

    Yum! When I used to buy premade dressing, Goddess dressing was my favorite! Can’t wait to try this clean, paleo version.

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      September 5, 2017 at 8:04 pm

      Us too. We love goddess dressing. Now we just make our own.

      Reply
  5. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

    September 6, 2017 at 11:39 am

    This dressing looks amazing and I can definitely see putting it on everything!

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    • Katja Heino says

      September 6, 2017 at 1:03 pm

      Thanks, Kari!

      Reply
  6. Tina says

    September 6, 2017 at 1:34 pm

    Delicious! I love healthy salad dressings!

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    • Katja Heino says

      September 7, 2017 at 10:40 am

      Me, too! Makes everything taste better!

      Reply
  7. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    September 6, 2017 at 2:28 pm

    That color!!! So beautiful! I love all of that creamy avocado goodness and the parsley too! Yum!

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      September 7, 2017 at 10:40 am

      Thanks, Emily! I love avocados and try to get them in as often as I can. Nothing beats the creaminess of a perfectly ripe avo.

      Reply
  8. Jessica DeMay says

    September 7, 2017 at 5:03 pm

    I also love remaking unhealthy dressings at home to be much healthier. This one looks creamy and packed with flavor. I can see why your family loves it!

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      September 13, 2017 at 10:43 am

      At our house, condiments are EVERYTHING. 🙂

      Reply
  9. ChihYu says

    September 9, 2017 at 7:08 pm

    Love anything green and this goddess dressing looks and sounds simply amazing !

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      September 13, 2017 at 10:43 am

      Thanks, ChihYu! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Donna says

    September 10, 2017 at 11:30 pm

    A perfect name for a healthy delicious looking dressing, I think I’d probably eat it straight off the spoon!!

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    • Katja Heino says

      September 13, 2017 at 10:42 am

      Seriously! I do eat if off the spoon. It’s good on just about everything.

      Reply
  11. Darryl says

    September 11, 2017 at 7:37 pm

    That’s a great point about the condiments! Herbs truly can make all the difference with a dressing like this. Thanks for sharing some of your secrets!

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      September 13, 2017 at 10:39 am

      Fresh herbs are the bomb!!

      Reply
  12. Loz says

    November 25, 2018 at 3:56 pm

    Could you use basil instead of parsley?

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    • Katja Heino says

      December 4, 2018 at 3:00 pm

      Yes, you totally can. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Tamara Graham says

    January 31, 2019 at 5:55 am

    How many servings does this make? Do you have nutritional breakdown? Thanks

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    • Katja Heino says

      February 4, 2019 at 9:34 pm

      Hi, Tamara! This recipe makes about a cup and half of dressing. The number of servings depends on how much dressing you like to use. I don’t calculate nutrition info. But if you want to know, you can use this —> https://www.myfitnesspal.com/ Hope that helps. Tanks for stopping by. 🙂

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