Description
A fresh and vibrant chopped green goddess salad packed with crisp vegetables and coated in a creamy, herb-rich dressing. Light yet satisfying, it’s perfect for a quick meal or refreshing side.
Ingredients
1 small green cabbage, finely chopped
1 large cucumber, diced
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup fresh spinach
2 cloves garlic
1 small shallot
1/4 cup walnuts
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
Juice of 2 lemons
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Finely chop the cabbage, cucumber, green onions, and chives, then add them to a large mixing bowl.
- In a blender or food processor, combine basil, spinach, garlic, shallot, walnuts, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, olive oil, rice vinegar, and salt.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables.
- Toss thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
Add avocado for extra creaminess or chickpeas for more protein.
Substitute walnuts with cashews for a nuttier flavor.
Experiment with herbs like parsley or cilantro for variation.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Toss again before serving as vegetables may soften over time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
