Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring a blend of fresh vegetables and a tangy Green Goddess dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small head green cabbage, (very finely diced)
- 3 Persian cucumbers
- 1 bunch green onions
- 1–2 avocados
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 small shallot
- 1/4 cup walnuts or cashews
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 lemons
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Start with your green cabbage. Remove the outer leaves and cut the head into quarters. Slice it into very thin ribbons, then turn your knife and dice those ribbons into tiny squares. Move the cabbage into a large mixing bowl.
- Repeat this process with your Persian cucumbers and avocados.
- Wash your basil and spinach thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean towel. Excessive water on the leaves will make your dressing runny, so getting them dry is a key step.
- Peel your garlic cloves and roughly chop the shallot.
- Place the basil, spinach, garlic, shallot, walnuts, nutritional yeast, olive oil, rice vinegar, and lemon juice into a blender or food processor. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and looks like a bright green pesto.
- Taste a small spoonful of your dressing. It should be very punchy, acidic, and salty. If it tastes a bit flat, add your half-teaspoon of salt and another squeeze of lemon. Give it one more quick pulse in the blender to incorporate the seasoning.
- Pour the green goddess dressing over your bowl of diced cabbage and cucumbers. Add in your sliced green onions. Use two large spoons to toss the salad vigorously.
Notes
- Make sure to dry the leafy greens well to avoid a watery dressing.
- This salad is best served immediately for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blend and Toss
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg