Green Goddess Salad Cucumber Avocado (Printable)

Vibrant salad with cucumber, avocado, romaine, and herb dressing for refreshing light meals.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fresh Vegetables

01 - 1 large English cucumber, diced
02 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
03 - 1 cup finely chopped romaine lettuce
04 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
05 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
06 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
07 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

→ Green Goddess Dressing

08 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
09 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional Toppings

17 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
18 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds

# How-To Steps:

01 - Dice cucumber and avocado into uniform cubes. Finely chop romaine lettuce. Thinly slice green onions. Roughly chop basil, chives, and parsley.
02 - Place cucumber, avocado, romaine lettuce, green onions, basil, chives, and parsley in a large salad bowl. Toss gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
03 - Whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, tarragon, dill, salt, and pepper in separate bowl until smooth and creamy.
04 - Pour dressing over salad mixture. Fold ingredients together gently to coat evenly while maintaining avocado pieces intact.
05 - Sprinkle crumbled feta and toasted seeds over top if desired. Serve immediately while vegetables remain crisp.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The dressing comes together in minutes but tastes like something from a fancy cafe
  • You can customize the vegetables based on what is in your fridge or garden
  • It keeps surprisingly well for lunch the next day if you do not mind slightly softer avocado
02 -
  • Avocado discolors quickly once cut, so wait to dice it until right before you are ready to toss the salad
  • The dressing actually tastes better if it sits for 15 minutes, giving the garlic time to mellow out
  • If making ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss everything just before serving to maintain crunch
03 -
  • Rinse your herbs and dry them thoroughly in a salad spinner to prevent watered down dressing
  • Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad since different brands of yogurt and mayonnaise vary in tanginess

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