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Healthy Green Goddess Dressing Recipe

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This Healthy Green Goddess Dressing recipe combines creamy Greek yogurt, ripe avocado, and fresh herbs to create a vibrant, nutritious dressing perfect for salads or as a dip. It blends fresh jalapeño for mild heat, lime juice for zing, and a touch of honey for sweetness, resulting in a flavorful, guilt-free dressing that is quick to prepare and delicious.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat)
  • 1/2 avocado (ripe)
  • 1/2 jalapeño (seeded)
  • 2 green onions (roots removed)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic (peeled)
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 1 Tbsp honey or agave
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Place the Greek yogurt, ripe avocado, seeded jalapeño, green onions, cilantro, garlic clove, lime juice, honey or agave, olive oil, and salt into a high-power blender.
  2. Blend Until Smooth: Blend all the ingredients on high speed for about 2 minutes, until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy with a consistent texture.
  3. Serve or Store: Use the dressing immediately to enjoy its fresh flavors, or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week. Stir well before each use.

Notes

  • Use ripe avocado for a creamy texture and best flavor.
  • Adjust jalapeño quantity to control the level of spiciness.
  • This dressing works great as a salad dressing, dip, or sauce for grilled vegetables and meats.
  • Store in the refrigerator and consume within one week for optimal freshness.
  • For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative.