Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing
You will want to eat more salads with this buttermilk green goddess dressing! It combines some of the basic ingredients into the most flavor-packed dressing.
Happy first day of March you guys! Even though it’s still quite chilly here in MD but March is kind of the beginning of spring. And who doesn’t like spring?
Something about spring and everything coming back to life that I love so much. So to lighten things up a bit I have the salad dressing of all salad dressings for you today. If you never made your own salad dressing. This is it! Start here.
Goddess Dressing
Green goddess dressing is the best thing I’ve ever had and I know you will love it too. I thought there could never be anything tastier than Buttermilk Ranch Dressing or Greek Vinaigrette until I tried Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing.
This is the only salad dressing I want to eat. Every single day.
What Does it Taste Like?
It’s creamy, herby, zesty, fresh, and tangy. All of that. Plus some. I found myself dipping lettuce leaves in the dressing one afternoon and being completely satisfied. If that tells you anything.
The ingredient list consists of buttermilk, mayo, chives, parsley, tarragon, lemon juice, anchovies, and garlic. It’s basically a mayo-based dressing that’s flavored with garlic and herbs.
If you’re like me who dislikes tarragon big time or anything close to licorice taste (even though tarragon aroma has been compared to anise but to me it resembles licorice) ….don’t run just yet.
Tarragon flavor in this dressing is very subtle. It comes in gently more as an aftertaste. And it’s very delicious!
How to Make Green Goddess Dressing
All you need is a food-processor and 5 minutes of your time. Add all ingredients into a bowl of a food-processor and pulse until blended. It’s that easy.
You can enjoy it right away or cover and refrigerate it for up to 2-3 days. As the dressing sits it will slightly thicken and the flavor will intensify a bit.
Sometimes it’s so hard to capture or describe a salad dressing but honestly guys this stuff is SO good! I don’t know what else to say. If you decide to make any dressing from scratch make this one and after you do, let me know how you like it.
How to Use Goddess Dressing
- Toss pasta salad or potato salad in it
- Use it as a veggie dip
- Drizzle over a salad bowl
- Add some to your sandwich or burger
- Dip baked potato fries in it
- It’s a great sauce for buffalo chicken
Love creamy dressings? Try our Mango Dressing, Poppyseed Dressing, or Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing.
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Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: American
Description
You will want to eat more salads with this buttermilk green goddess dressing! It combines some of the basic ingredients into a flavor packed dressing. Made in a food processor in about 5 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 anchovy fillets in oil, drained + chopped or 1 tsp. anchovy paste
- 1 medium garlic clove
- Kosher salt and fresh black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl of a food processor, combine the ingredients and pulse until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 2-3 days. Makes 1 cup.
Notes
- Substitute 1/4 cup milk for the buttermilk.
Recipe adapted from epicurious.com
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 0.9 g
- Sodium: 365.2 mg
- Fat: 11.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 12.9 mg
Hi! I'm Katya -- a former corporate paralegal turned full-time recipe developer and blogger behind Little Broken. Here you'll find family-friendly and seasonal recipes made from real ingredients.
Hello – Great recipe! But I’m wondering why it keeps for only 2-3 days?
Hi: You can probably extend it to 3-4 days. With all the fresh herbs and anchovies in this dressing, it’s best to consume it within 3 days.
I love salad and goddess dressing but dont eat anchovies. Will it be ok to leave out or sub?
Hi Joana …anchovies add saltiness and that “savory” taste to the dressing and you can not taste them but if you really must substitute then I would try worcestershire sauce. If you do, let me know, how it turns out. Thanks!
Mmmmm yummm gotta try this dressing would it be really good with a little addition of greek yogurt love the texture and the presentation of it darlin
Awesome dressing!! I have used it over sauteed zucchini and mushrooms. Delish!
Thanks Lana 🙂 Ohhh…I love that! Sounds so good over sauteed veggies.
Wow, the way you talk about this dressing makes me really want a salad now! This will go great on top of a wedge salad… will have to give it a try after your description!
Thanks so much! Wedge salad sounds so good 🙂