Green Goddess Dressing Or sauce. Or dip. Or sandwich spread. Green goddess dressing is one of those recipes that earns permanent residency in your fridge. This version blends tender herbs, lemon juice, and a touch of anchovy into a creamy, vibrant sauce that’s equal parts bright, savory, and refreshing.
Tarragon brings the anise-kissed flavor that makes green goddess unmistakable, while chives lend savory depth. For the remaining herbs, use whatever you love. Spoon the dressing over crisp lettuces, use it to dress a chicken or tuna salad, spread it on sandwiches, or serve it alongside a platter of crunchy crudités.
—but brighter, greener, and more complex—green goddess gets its vivid color and flavor from a bounty of fresh herbs. Anchovies are also typical in green goddess, lending it a deeply savory backbone, while the combination of mayonnaise and dairy creates a base that’s rich but tangy. Anchovies add the savory character great green goddess dressing is known for, but it can be delicious without them.
If you’reYes. If a recipe calls for sour cream and you don’t have it, worry not. These alternatives—both dairy and nondairy—work, too. Try it on salad greens, spooned over roasted vegetables, spread on sandwiches, or served alongside a platter of raw vegetables for dipping. It’s also excellent stirred into pasta salad, bean salad, chicken salad, or tuna salad.
