Description
Green goddess dressing by Ina Garten combines fresh herbs and creamy ingredients for a zesty, versatile sauce. Chefs and home cooks can drizzle this vibrant blend over salads, vegetables, or use as a delicious dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 240 ml (8 fl oz) mayonnaise, good-quality
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 1 cup (about 6-7) chopped scallions, white and green parts
- ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed (about 2 lemons)
- 25 g (0.88 oz) fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tsp garlic, chopped (about 2 cloves)
- 2 tsp anchovy paste
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 3 heads Bibb lettuce, quartered
- 2 to 3 tomatoes, ripe, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Dressing Preparation: Combine mayonnaise, scallions, basil, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy paste, salt, and pepper in a blender, processing until achieving a silky, uniform texture.
- Creamy Enhancement: Incorporate sour cream gently, stirring to maintain the dressing’s delicate consistency without overworking the mixture.
- Flavor Infusion: Refrigerate the prepared dressing in an airtight container for up to 3 days, allowing herb and spice notes to develop and intensify.
- Lettuce Preparation: Carefully remove the core from Bibb lettuce heads and slice into elegant quarters, creating a pristine salad foundation.
- Salad Assembly: Artfully arrange lettuce quarters on serving plates, strategically positioning tomato wedges to enhance visual appeal and provide bursts of fresh flavor.
- Final Presentation: Generously drizzle the vibrant Green Goddess dressing over the arranged salad, ensuring each ingredient is lightly and evenly coated with the herb-infused sauce.
- Serving Recommendation: Present the salad immediately to preserve the lettuce’s crisp texture and the dressing’s peak flavor profile.
Notes
- Flavor Fusion Tip: Let the dressing rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow herbs and seasonings to blend seamlessly.
- Freshness Matters: Use room temperature ingredients for smoother blending and more pronounced flavor development.
- Storage Strategy: Keep the dressing in an airtight container and consume within 3 days for optimal taste and food safety.
- Herb Quality Check: Choose fresh, vibrant herbs to elevate the dressing’s overall taste and aromatic profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg