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bright green dressing in a white and brown bowl with a spoon being dipped in it

Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing

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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Yield 1 ¼ cups dressing
Category dressing
Cuisine American
Author Lauren Grant

Description

Vibrant and flavorful, this creamy green goddess dressing is packed with fresh herbs and tons of savory flavor. Enjoy on a salad, spooned over chicken or fish, or served as a dip with fries, chips or vegetables. 

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup packed fresh basil
  • ⅓ cup packed fresh parsley
  • ⅓ cup buttermilk
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 anchovy fillet or ½ teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1 small clove garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add everything to the bowl of a blender, secure lid and purée until smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
  • Season dressing with black pepper and additional salt as needed.

Equipment

high-powered blender

Notes

Store homemade green goddess dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Surprisingly, this salad dressing freezes really well. Stash the dressing (in an airtight container) in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the fridge before stirring it up and using as desired. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 84kcalProtein: 0.5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 141mg
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