Easy Green Goddess Dressing (Plant-Based!) Recipe
This Easy Green Goddess Dressing is a vibrant, plant-based dressing packed with fresh herbs and creamy cashews. Perfect for salads, bowls, or as a dip for raw and roasted vegetables, this dressing offers a bright, tangy flavor with umami depth from coconut aminos. It’s quick to make with minimal prep and can be stored in the fridge for a few days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20-25 minutes (including soaking time)
- Yield: About 3/4 cup (6 servings, approximately 2 tablespoons each)
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Plant-Based, American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Herbs
- 1/4 cup tightly packed fresh parsley (loosely chopped before measuring)
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves (loosely chopped before measuring)
- 3 Tbsp loosely packed fresh chives (loosely chopped before measuring)
Liquid & Flavorings
- 2 ½ Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/3 cup water (plus more as needed)
- 1 tsp coconut aminos
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (optional, for earthier, more floral flavor)
Main Ingredient
- 1/2 cup raw cashews*
- 2 large cloves garlic
Instructions
- Soak the Cashews: Place the raw cashews in very hot water and let them soak for 15-20 minutes. This helps soften them for easier blending and creamier texture. This step is optional if you have a high-speed blender.
- Blend Ingredients: Drain the cashews and add them to a small blender along with the parsley, basil, chives, lemon juice, water, garlic, coconut aminos, sea salt, black pepper, and optional olive oil. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Flavor & Consistency: Taste the dressing and adjust as needed—add more salt to enhance saltiness, lemon juice for acidity, or additional herbs for a more intense herbal flavor. If the dressing is too thick, add a little more water; if too thin or strong, add more cashews to balance.
- Serve & Store: Use immediately over salads, grain bowls, or as a dip. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Note that it is not freezer-friendly.
Notes
- If you have a powerful high-speed blender, soaking cashews is optional but recommended for a creamier texture.
- Adjust the thickness by adding water for a thinner dressing or extra cashews for a thicker consistency.
- Use coconut aminos for a lower-sodium umami punch instead of soy sauce.
- Best consumed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
- Not recommended for freezing as texture may change.
