Nut-Free Green Goddess Salad

Bright, refreshing, and completely nut-free, this Nut-Free Green Goddess Salad is a vibrant twist on the classic! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, tender spinach, creamy avocado, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this salad is a wholesome medley of textures and flavors. The star of the dish is the homemade Green Goddess dressing—a luscious blend of fresh parsley, chives, and basil combined with Greek yogurt, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of garlic for a creamy, herbaceous finish free of nuts. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutrient-packed salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a stunning side dish for any occasion. Plus, it’s a great make-ahead option—simply refrigerate to let the flavors meld beautifully. Whether you're looking for a healthy vegetarian recipe or a crowd-pleasing addition to your table, this Nut-Free Green Goddess Salad will impress with every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Spinach leaves
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 large Avocado
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh chives
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Lemon juice
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 large Garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and dry the romaine lettuce leaves, then chop them into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the spinach leaves to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, slice it into thin rounds, and add to the bowl.

Step 4

Halve the avocado, remove the pit, cube the flesh, and add to the salad.

Step 5

Slice the green bell pepper into thin strips and add to the bowl.

Step 6

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad.

Step 7

In a food processor or blender, combine the parsley, chives, basil, olive oil, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, and garlic clove.

Step 8

Blend until the dressing is smooth and creamy.

Step 9

Season the dressing with salt and black pepper, and blend again for a few seconds to combine.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to coat evenly.

Step 11

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving for the best flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1915.2 grams (1915.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1188

Total Fat 88.60g	114%
Saturated Fat 13.80g	69%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.70g
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Sodium 2683mg	117%
Total Carbohydrate 80.30g	29%
Dietary Fiber 33.00g	118%
Total Sugars 26.10g
Protein 31.00g	62%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 614mg	47%
Iron 15mg	82%
Potassium 4351mg	93%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.2%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 25.8%