Can I make the Green Goddess dressing ahead of time?

Absolutely! The dressing will keep beautifully in the fridge, tightly covered, for up to a week. Just give it a shake or quick whisk before using, as the ingredients can settle a bit.

What can I use instead of nutritional yeast?

If you don’t have nutritional yeast, try grated parmesan (if not vegan) or simply leave it out. A touch of miso paste can also add that savory kick.

Can I use a different type of nut for the dressing?

Definitely. Cashews, almonds, or pine nuts all make great substitutes for walnuts, each adding their own unique flavor. Choose whatever you have on hand or prefer.

How do I keep the salad extra crunchy for leftovers?

If you’re planning ahead, store the chopped veggies and dressing separately, combining them just before serving. This way, the veggies stay crisp and fresh.

Tiktok Green Goddess Salad Recipe

Description

This viral Tiktok Green Goddess Salad is a vibrant, fresh, and healthy dish featuring a crunchy cabbage base and a zesty green goddess dressing made with basil, spinach, and walnuts. It’s quick to prepare, perfect as a side or snack, and naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Ingredients

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Salad

1 small cabbage, finely diced (or iceberg lettuce)
3–4 small Persian cucumbers, finely diced
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1/4 cup chives, finely sliced

Green Goddess Dressing

Juice of 2 lemons
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic
1 small shallot
1 cup fresh basil
1 cup spinach
1/3 cup nutritional yeast
1/4 cup walnuts
1 tsp salt

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Instructions

Prepare the Vegetables: Begin by finely dicing the cabbage (or iceberg lettuce), cucumbers, green onions, and chives. Place all the chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl to ensure every bite is refreshing and flavorful.
Make the Dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, rice vinegar, garlic, shallot, basil, spinach, nutritional yeast, walnuts, and salt. Blend the ingredients until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and bright green, scraping down the sides as needed.
Combine and Toss: Pour the prepared green goddess dressing over the diced salad ingredients in the bowl. Mix thoroughly using salad tongs or a large spoon, ensuring everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or plates. Enjoy it immediately as a crunchy salad or serve as a dip with tortilla chips for an extra fun appetizer.

Notes

This salad is best served fresh for optimum crunch, but leftovers can be refrigerated for 1-2 days.
For added protein, top with chickpeas or grilled tofu.
Feel free to substitute iceberg lettuce for cabbage, or add other greens for extra color and nutrients.
The green goddess dressing also works as a flavorful dip or sandwich spread.

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 1 cup
Calories: 180
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg