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Green Goddess Salad

Delicious Green Goddess Salad with Creamy Avocado Twist

This vibrant Green Goddess Salad is packed with fresh vegetables and a creamy avocado dressing, making it a perfect vegan-friendly choice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Kale Chopped, substitute with arugula if desired
  • 1 cup Napa Cabbage Finely sliced
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage Finely sliced
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion Finely diced, can substitute with green onions
  • 1 cup Cucumbers Peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup Sweet Peppers Thinly sliced, mix colors for appeal
  • 1 large Avocado Sliced, adds creaminess
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Baby Spinach Fresh, can substitute with kale
  • 0.5 cup Basil Leaves Fresh
  • 1 small Shallot Diced
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 0.5 cup Cashews Soaked for creaminess
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan Grated, or use nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 0.5 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Or lime juice

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Mixing bowl
  • Salad Servers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Green Goddess Salad
  1. In a blender, combine baby spinach, basil leaves, shallot, garlic, cashews, Parmesan, salt, pepper, olive oil, rice wine vinegar, and lemon juice. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  2. Chop kale, slice napa cabbage and red cabbage. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped greens, diced red onion, cucumbers, and sweet peppers.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  4. Top the salad with sliced avocado, additional cucumber, and sweet peppers. Serve in a large bowl with extra dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For richer flavors, prepare the dressing a few hours before serving. Freshly chop ingredients just before serving for best texture and nutrients.

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