How to Make Green Goddess Dressing and a Fresh Salad with Local Produce

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: store-bought dressing

Avocado provides healthy fats and a creamy texture

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are convenient and have a longer shelf life

green onions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Chives offer a similar flavor profile

Add 1 cup of mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard to a blender.

Add 1 cup of mixed herbs (including tarragon, parsley, scallion greens, and dill) to the blender.

Pour in 1/4 cup of buttermilk and add 2 cloves of minced garlic.

Add 1 avocado and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the mixture.

Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper to taste.

Blend until smooth to make the green goddess dressing.

Prepare a salad by tearing up lettuce and adding raw vegetables like radishes and asparagus.

Dress the salad with the green goddess dressing, mixing gently.

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