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    Green Goddess Salad Recipe

    Published on Jul 12, 2022 Modified: Aug 9, 2020 by Alexandria Drzazgowski.

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    This Green Goddess Salad Recipe is light and fresh and chock full of healthy produce. The fresh olive oil and vinegar drizzled over the top forms a healthy dressing that goes so well with the crunchy pistachios.

    Bowl of Green Goddess Salad Recipe with a spoon in it.

    Hello Reader! I try my hardest to research recipes as best as I can before posting to ensure I am representing each culture correctly. If this recipe is from your country and I have made a mistake or you have suggestions for how to make it more authentic, I would love to hear! Please leave a comment below letting me know what should be different, and I will rework the recipe. It is always my intention to pay homage and respect to each cultural dish that I cook. Thanks for reading!

    When it comes to salad, this green goddess is one of my favorite recipes. It is a great way to get in lots of fruits and vegetables when eating a delicious meal. 

    Though they have similar names, don’t get this recipe confused with the viral TikTok recipe that took off in 2022. This recipe is made with apples, pistachios, and olives as opposed to cabbage and pesto. 

    But this recipe DID make it on the list of what to serve with fettuccine alfredo and so when you make a batch of this incredible salad, make up some creamy alfredo to enjoy a complete meal that will check all the boxes.

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    • Why Make this Recipe
    • What Do I Need to Make this Recipe? 
    • How to Make this Recipe
    • Expert Tips
    • Adjustments
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Green Goddess Salad Recipe

    Why Make this Recipe

    1. Healthy: This green goddess salad recipe is made with so many delicious and healthy ingredients! This is one of my favorite ways to get lots of healthy produce! 
    2. Quick: This recipe requires no cook time whatsoever and can be ready in about 20 minutes! 
    3. Unique: I love this recipe because it combines a lot of delicious flavors for an even better combination. The sweet apples with the salty pistachios and briny olives combine for a unique and exciting flavor profile! 

    What Do I Need to Make this Recipe? 

    Ingredients 

    Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe at the bottom for quantities.

    Ingredients needed to make a green goddess salad.
    1. Cucumber: English cucumbers hold their shape better over time, so I would recommend using an English cucumber if possible. 
    2. Green Apple: I prefer a Granny Smith Apple
    3. Green Olives: Use olives that have already been pitted if possible. 
    4. Pistachios: I love using roasted and salted pistachios. 
    5. Fresh Herbs: I love using mint and parsley in this recipe, but you can also adjust it to use anything else you’d like!

    Tools 

    1. Cutting Board
    2. Knife: Make sure to use a sharp knife when cutting for the best results
    3. Bowls: Use a large bowl for mixing the salad and a small bowl for mixing the dressing. 

    How to Make this Recipe

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    Step 1: Make the Salad

    Chopped and diced ingredients for a Green Goddess Salad Recipe in a bowl, ready to combine.

    Add the chopped salad ingredients into a large bowl. 

    Step 2: Make the Dressing

    Ingredients for the dressing to add to a Green Goddess Salad Recipe.

    In a small, separate bowl, add all of the dressing ingredients. Use a whisk to combine. 

    Step 3: Mix the Salad

    Mixing spoon stirring Green Goddess Salad Recipe in a metal bowl.

    Pour the dressing ingredients into the salad ingredients and toss to combine. 

    Serve and enjoy! 

    Expert Tips

    Top view of a Green Goddess Salad in a serving bowl with a spoon tucked into it.
    • You can peel the cucumber and apples or leave the peels on if you’d prefer! 
    • If you don’t like one of the ingredients, feel free to omit them or substitute something else in their place.
    • Try to dress the salad about 20 minutes before serving so that all of the ingredients can really combine and meld together.  
    • You can chop some of the produce in a food processor if you’d like to cut down on the assembly time.
    • If you want your dressing to be creamy dressing, you can add greek yogurt to the olive oil and vinegar.
    • Add chicken to make this a healthy chicken salad recipe!
    • If you’re vegan, make sure to save this as one of your new vegan recipes!

    Adjustments

    Here are some other delicious ingredients that you can add to your Green Goddess Salad recipe if you’d like!:

    • Red Onion
    • Green Onions
    • Feta Cheese
    • Nutritional Yeast
    • Lemon Juice
    • Lime Juice
    • Green cabbage
    • Fresh cilantro
    • Creamy avocado

    Recipe FAQs

    Green Goddess Salad Recipe in a bowl.
    How Long Will Leftovers Last? 

    Leftovers will stay good in the fridge for 2-3 days after being dressed. 

    Why is this Called a Green Goddess Salad Recipe? 

    This salad recipe is called The Green Goddess because all of the ingredients are delicious, green veggies!

    What to Serve with Green Goddess Salad

    This green salad is a great side dish to be served alongside a protein! Serve this salad with chicken breasts or sausage. You can also serve it with pita bread, pita chips, or tortilla chips if you’d prefer it to be served like a dip.

    Did you like this Green Goddess Salad Recipe? If so, make sure to check out these other recipes I picked out just for you: 

    • Avocado Salad Recipe
    • Spinach Salad with Bacon and Poppyseed Dressing
    • Beet and Potato Salad from Ethiopia
    • Quinoa Salad with Sundried Tomatoes and Feta Cheese
    • Korean Cucumber Salad
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    Bowl of freshly prepared green goddess salad.

    Green Goddess Salad Recipe

    This Green Goddess Salad Recipe is light and fresh and chock full of healthy produce. The fresh olive oil and vinegar drizzled over the top forms a healthy dressing that goes so well with the crunchy pistachios.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Side Dish
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 115kcal
    Author: Alexandria Drzazgowski

    Equipment

    • Cutting Board
    • Knife/Knives
    • Mixing Bowl(s)
    • Whisk

    Ingredients

    Salad Ingredients

    • 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
    • ½ green apple, cubed
    • ¼ cup green olives, chopped
    • ¼ cup pistachios, chopped
    • ¼ cup parsley, chopped
    • 8 mint leaves, chopped

    Dressing Ingredients

    • 3 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 ½ tbsp white wine vinegar
    • ¼ tsp sea salt
    • ⅛ tsp black pepper (Use code FF20 for 20% off)
    • ⅛ tsp paprika

    Instructions

    • Add the chopped salad ingredients into a large bowl.
    • In a small, separate bowl, add all of the dressing ingredients. Use a whisk to combine.
    • Pour the dressing ingredients into the salad ingredients and toss to combine.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    Recipe Copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational or personal use only.
    • Cucumber: English cucumbers hold their shape better over time, so I would recommend using an English cucumber if possible.
    • Green Apple: I prefer a Granny Smith Apple
    • Green Olives: Use olives that have already been pitted if possible.
    • Pistachios: I love using roasted and salted pistachios.
    • Fresh Herbs: I love using mint and parsley in this recipe, but you can also adjust it to use anything else you’d like!
    • You can peel the cucumber and apples or leave the peels on if you’d prefer! If you don’t like one of the ingredients, feel free to omit them or substitute something else in their place.
    • Try to dress the salad about 20 minutes before serving so that all of the ingredients can really combine and meld together.
    • You can chop some of the produce in a food processor if you’d like to cut down on the assembly time.
    • If you want your dressing to be creamy dressing, you can add greek yogurt to the olive oil and vinegar.
    • Add chicken to make this a healthy chicken salad recipe!
    • If you’re vegan, make sure to save this as one of your new vegan recipes!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 358IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. John Nagridge says

      June 15, 2020 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      It was delicious. I modified it slightly. I used lovage instead of parsley and I didn’t add green olives, but I did add a green apple. Some of the family wasn’t that crazy about it and thought the paprika/mint taste was too odd. I loved it.
      However, the next couple days, the pistachios became soggy and flavorless. When I make it again, I will not add the pistachios to the salad. I’ll provide them on the side for me or anyone else to add on the spot to the individual serving so the pistachios retain their crunch and flavor.
      Thanks for the recipe. I know I’ll be making it again for my wife and me.

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      • The Foreign Fork says

        June 15, 2020 at 6:11 pm

        Hi John,
        Hurray, I’m so glad that you liked the recipe!! Mint and paprika are an interesting combo, but that’s why I liked this recipe so I’m glad you did too! Serving pistachios on side is a great idea if you’re looking to eat the salad over a couple of days, great thinking 🙂 Thanks so much for leaving a comment, I appreciate it so much. Have a great day!

        Reply
    2. cathy says

      August 08, 2019 at 10:15 pm

      I am going to try this one this weekend but I hate the taste of green pepper so I am going to have to change it up a bit and use a red or yellow pepper

      Reply
      • Alexandria Drzazgowski says

        August 09, 2019 at 11:03 pm

        Hi Cathy, My mom feels the same way about green peppers. They also hurt her stomach! I think that red or yellow pepper would be delicious in this recipe. I’m always a fan of switching up a recipe depending on what works for you! Let me know how it turns out.

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