Description
Green goddess dressing by Barefoot Contessa blends fresh herbs with creamy yogurt and zesty lemon. Herb-packed condiment elevates salads, making you crave each tangy, verdant spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup chopped scallions (6 to 7 scallions, white and green parts)
- 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
- 2 tsp chopped garlic (2 cloves)
- 2 tsp anchovy paste
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Herb Preparation: Finely chop scallions and fresh basil leaves to create a fragrant base for the dressing.
- Blending Foundation: Add mayonnaise, chopped herbs, lemon juice, minced garlic, anchovy paste, kosher salt, and black pepper into a blender, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Emulsification Process: Pulse the mixture for 30-45 seconds until a smooth, vibrant green consistency develops, creating a uniform and luxurious texture.
- Creamy Incorporation: Gently fold in sour cream, stirring minimally to maintain the dressing’s light and airy character without overmixing.
- Storage and Preservation: Transfer the green goddess dressing to an airtight glass container, sealing tightly to preserve freshness and prevent flavor contamination.
- Refrigeration and Longevity: Chill immediately and store in the refrigerator, where the dressing will maintain its peak flavor and smooth consistency for 5-7 days.
- Serving Preparation: Before use, briefly whisk or shake the container to reintegrate any naturally separated ingredients, restoring the dressing’s pristine, creamy appearance.
Notes
- Maximize Herb Freshness: Use freshly picked basil leaves for the most vibrant, intense flavor and brightest green color in the dressing.
- Anchovy Adjustment: Start with a small amount of anchovy paste and taste, gradually adding more for depth without overwhelming the other ingredients.
- Blending Technique: Pulse the ingredients to prevent over-processing, which can make the dressing lose its delicate texture and bright green hue.
- Storage Wisdom: Always use a clean, airtight glass container and keep the dressing refrigerated to preserve its fresh taste and creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 156
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 739 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg