Vegan Green Goddess Dressing | Kara Lydon

A bright and flavorful dressing, this vegan green goddess dressing is made with creamy avocado, fresh herbs, garlic, lemon and apple cider vinegar. Use as a crudité dip, salad dressing, sandwich spread or protein dip.

Because I love this recipe

This Vegan Green Goddess Dressing is creamy, bright, herbal and so easy to make.

Chop the herbs and onion, mince the lemon, add all the ingredients to a food processor and you have a flavorful, vibrant dressing in just minutes.

The traditional green goddess dressing calls for mayonnaise and/or sour cream, and I’ve even seen buttermilk thrown in. I wanted to make a dressing that was creamy and plant-based – and avocado helps make that happen!

For those with allergies or dietary restrictions/preferences, this dressing is vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and nut-free.

This version is made with fresh herbs like basil, parsley, and dill, but you can totally use whatever herbs you have on hand or prefer. Coriander, mint, tarragon or chives would all be delicious.

Vegan Green Goddess Dressing also goes with almost anything. It’s great on almost any salad, spread on a sandwich or wrap, topped with anything savory (like my Vegan Loaded Sweet Potato), even dipped in fresh veggies or crackers.

I also love the name of this outfit. I think everyone deserves to feel like a goddess every now and then. I know I feel most like a goddess when I listen to my body’s needs, eat lots of nutritious foods, stay hydrated, get enough zzzzz’s, find ways to stay grounded, and move my body in ways that feel good.

Hopefully after you try this outfit, you’ll dress your goddess too.

Materials you will need

Notes on ingredients

parsley: brightens the flavor of the dressing.

royal: provides a subtle sweetness and peppery flavor.

anise: slightly lemony, sweet and bitter.

onion: sharp, spicy taste.

avocado: it makes the dressing creamy and adds a boost of monounsaturated fat

garlic: deepens the flavor of the dressing.

lemon: provides some sharpness and sense of feel.

olive oil: it adds richness and softens the lemon and vinegar.

cider vinegar: adds a bright, spicy flavor.

salt: flavor enhancer.

Equipment you will need (affiliate links – if you make a purchase I get a small commission)

Food processor

How to make Vegan Green Goddess Dressing

1. Mix the ingredients. Add avocado, garlic, basil, parsley, dill, onions, salt, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and water to food processor and blend until combined.
2. Wipe down the sides of the processor and add olive oil. Using a spatula, scrape down the sides of the processor/blender. With blender/processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until incorporated.
3. Enjoy! Use it as a dip, salad dressing, sandwich spread or sauce for protein, grain bowls and stuffed sweet potatoes.

Expert advice

1. I use a food processor to blend all the ingredients together, but if you don’t have one you can also use a high speed blender.
2. Green Goddess Dressing is very customizable and a great way to use a plethora of herbs – feel free to use other herbs like coriander, tarragon and mint.
3. Once you add the olive oil with the processor/blender running, feel free to do so play with consistency. You can slowly add a little water at a time if you want your dressing to be more runny.

Recipe FAQs

What is Green Goddess dressing made of?

Green Goddess dressing is a creamy dressing that usually contains mayonnaise, sour cream, a mixture of fresh green herbs, anchovies, garlic and lemon juice. In this recipe, I’ve swapped out the mayonnaise and sour cream for avocado, and replaced the anchovy with bold flavors of onion and apple cider vinegar.

What does Green Goddess dressing taste like?

Green Goddess dressing has a bright, herbal and refreshing taste. This version is creamy with avocado and slightly spicy. It has a strong flavor profile and specific flavors can vary depending on the herbs and other ingredients used.

What does the Green Goddess wear well?

Green Goddess dressing is incredibly versatile and really goes with so many things. Of course it’s great on almost any salad, but it can also be used as a sandwich spread, a dip for vegetables and crackers, or a dip for proteins, grain bowls and loaded sweet potatoes.

Storage and Preparation

Leftover Vegan Green Goddess Dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Recipes that pair well

Ancient Cereal Bowl

Vegan sweet potato

Fryer Whole Chicken

Air Fryer Salmon (Fresh or Frozen)

Charred asparagus salad with egg

For more dressing/sauce inspiration, check out my other recipes below!

Garlic pesto

Grilled summer vegetables with Romesco sauce

Kohlrabi Pancakes with Herbed Yogurt Sauce

Naturally Sweetened Cranberry Sauce

Shrimp and Vegetable Kabobs with Barbeque Wild Blueberry Sauce

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This recipe has been retested, revamped and revamped to bring you the tastiest (and most beautiful) dish! The original post was published in October 2014.

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