This creamy and fresh barefoot contessa green goddess dressing is a quick and easy way to elevate any salad. Packed with herbs, lemon, and a hint of garlic, it’s rich, tangy, and full of flavour. Perfect for drizzling over crisp lettuce, dipping veggies, or spreading on sandwiches. Made with simple ingredients, it’s a versatile dressing you’ll love!
Ingredients Needed
- 240ml good-quality mayonnaise
- 1 cup (about 6–7) chopped scallions (white and green parts)
- 25g chopped fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic (about 2 cloves)
- 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- For Serving:
- 3 heads Bibb lettuce, quartered
- 2 to 3 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
How To Make Green Goddess Dressing
- Blend the dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, scallions, basil, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy paste, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Add sour cream: Pulse just until blended. Do not over-mix.
- Refrigerate (if needed): If not using immediately, refrigerate until serving.
- Assemble the salad: Cut each Bibb lettuce head into quarters, removing some of the core. Arrange on salad plates.
- Add tomatoes & serve: Place tomato wedges on the plates, drizzle with Green Goddess dressing, and serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh basil and lemon juice give the best flavor. Avoid bottled lemon juice.
- Make it ahead: This dressing gets better after a few hours in the fridge, so make it ahead if possible.
- Thin it out: If the dressing is too thick, add a tablespoon of water or extra lemon juice.
- Versatile uses: Try it as a dip for veggies, a spread for sandwiches, or a drizzle over grilled chicken.
- Adjust the salt: Anchovy paste adds saltiness, so taste before adding extra.
How To Store Leftovers
Transfer leftover green goddess dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Stir well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 64
- Total Fat: 6.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
- Sodium: 130mg
- Potassium: 9mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 1.1g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 0.3g
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Barefoot Contessa Green Goddess Dressing
Description
This creamy and fresh barefoot contessa green goddess dressing is a quick and easy way to elevate any salad. Packed with herbs, lemon, and a hint of garlic, it’s rich, tangy, and full of flavour. Perfect for drizzling over crisp lettuce, dipping veggies, or spreading on sandwiches. Made with simple ingredients, it’s a versatile dressing you’ll love!
Ingredients
For Serving:
Instructions
- Blend the dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, scallions, basil, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy paste, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Add sour cream: Pulse just until blended. Do not over-mix.
- Refrigerate (if needed): If not using immediately, refrigerate until serving.
- Assemble the salad: Cut each Bibb lettuce head into quarters, removing some of the core. Arrange on salad plates.
- Add tomatoes & serve: Place tomato wedges on the plates, drizzle with Green Goddess dressing, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh basil and lemon juice give the best flavor. Avoid bottled lemon juice.
- Make it ahead: This dressing gets better after a few hours in the fridge, so make it ahead if possible.
- Thin it out: If the dressing is too thick, add a tablespoon of water or extra lemon juice.
- Versatile uses: Try it as a dip for veggies, a spread for sandwiches, or a drizzle over grilled chicken.
- Adjust the salt: Anchovy paste adds saltiness, so taste before adding extra.