Green Goddess Salad

Recipe adapted from The Whole Food Plant Based Cooking Show

A blue-and-white bowl filled with finely chopped green broccoli florets and stems, lightly coated in a creamy green dressing, sitting on a wooden cutting board.

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Illustrated recipe tips for Green Goddess Salad featuring fresh cabbage and other garden vegetables, with information about preparing the produce, customizing the salad, and adding fresh herbs and other ingredients for extra flavor and texture.

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Green Goddess Salad

This fresh Green Goddess Broccoli Salad features finely chopped broccoli tossed in a creamy herb dressing for a crisp, flavorful side dish. Packed with vegetables and fresh herbs, it's an easy make-ahead recipe, perfect for picnics, cookouts, lunches, or as a healthy addition to any meal.

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Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 3 cups green cabbage, finely chopped
  • 2 cups head lettuce, finely chopped
  • 1 cup kale, finely chopped
  • 3–4 green onions, sliced
  • 1–2 garlic scapes, thinly sliced

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • ½ cup fresh parsley
  • 1 cup spinach
  • ¼ cup green onion
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • ¼ cup cashews
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • tarragon leaves (optional)
  • ½ cup water

Directions

  1. Place all the salad ingredients into a large salad bowl.
  2. Add all dressing ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
  3. Pour dressing over salad and mix together.

Fun Facts About Your Green Goddess Salad

Nutritious Greens, Bold Flavor

This salad is packed with fresh flavor and nutrients from a variety of leafy greens and alliums.

Head Lettuce

Crisp, refreshing, and hydrating. A great source of vitamins A and K.

Green Cabbage

Crunchy, slightly sweet, and high in fiber and vitamin C.

Kale

A powerhouse green! High in vitamins A, C, K, and calcium.

Green Onions

Add a fresh, mild onion flavor and are rich in antioxidants.

Spinach

Tender and nutrient-dense, loaded with iron, folate, and magnesium.

Green Goddess Fun Facts

  • The “Green Goddess” originated in the 1920s as a popular dressing at a San Francisco theater. It was loved for its vibrant color and fresh herb flavor.
  • Green vegetables contain chlorophyll, which gives them their color and may help support detoxification in the body.
  • Chopping your greens finely helps break down tough fibers, making them easier to digest and more flavorful in every bite.

Make It Your Own!

Try adding any of these for extra flavor, crunch, or protein:

  • Sliced cucumbers
  • Sliced radishes
  • Avocado
  • Sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
  • Chickpeas or white beans