Best Green Goddess Ranch Salad Dressing Recipes

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ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD WITH GREEN GODDESS RANCH DRESSING



Iceberg Wedge Salad with Green Goddess Ranch Dressing image

Pieces of bacon add good flavor and crunch to this spin on a classic ranch salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 recipe Green Goddess Ranch Salad Dressing
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4 wedges
4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy
1 small English cucumber, peeled and cut into 8 thin wedges

Steps:

  • Prepare Green Goddess dressing and set aside. Place 1 iceberg lettuce wedge and 2 cucumber wedges on each plate. Pour some dressing over top and crumble 1 slice bacon over each wedge. Serve.

GREEN GODDESS RANCH SALAD DRESSING



Green Goddess Ranch Salad Dressing image

A creamy homemade salad dressing, free of commercial stabilizers, is another boon for salad makers. The anchovy in this one is undetectable but adds a salty, briny flavor; you can substitute salt, if desired.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Vegetables

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons minced fresh chives and/or scallions
2 teaspoons anchovy paste, or 1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons mild vinegar, such as white-wine vinegar or tarragon vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, smashed and minced
Buttermilk or milk (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or blender, whisk or blend all the ingredients except the buttermilk. Add just enough buttermilk to thin to the desired consistency, if needed. Pour into a jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to combine. Shake well before using. Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

GREEN GODDESS RANCH SALAD DRESSING WITH DIP VARIATION



Green Goddess Ranch Salad Dressing With Dip Variation image

This is a delicious, tangy salad dressing that can also be used as a dip by leaving out the milk. It's lower in fat, carbs, calories and sodium than most store bought dressings and the taste will blow that stuff away! You can make it even healthier by using reduced fat mayo and sour cream.

Provided by Realtor by day

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 8m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
3 ounces 1% low-fat milk
1/8 cup minced green onion (I've also used yellow onions or whatever kind I have on hand)
1/8 cup parsley (fresh or dried)
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 -2 anchovy, minced (optional-freeze leftovers)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix everything together and chill for at least 4 hours to let flavors blend- overnight is best.
  • To use this yummy recipe as a dip, leave out the milk.
  • Note: 1 serving (30gm) equals about 2 tablespoons.

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