Ingredients
Salad
- 1 small head green cabbage, finely chopped (about 6 cups)
- 1 English cucumber, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 to 2 avocados, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- Chips or crackers, for serving (optional)
Green Goddess Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 anchovy fillets, minced (optional)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the finely chopped green cabbage, chopped English cucumber, sliced green onions, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese if using, and pepitas. Mix gently to combine all the salad components evenly.
- Make the Green Goddess Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, chopped parsley, chives, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, minced anchovy fillets (if using), and minced garlic. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste, blending until smooth and creamy.
- Toss the Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared Green Goddess dressing over the assembled salad. Toss gently but thoroughly until every ingredient is well coated with the dressing, ensuring balanced flavor throughout.
- Serve: Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. For added texture and a fun way to eat, accompany with tortilla chips, pita chips, or potato crackers for dipping, if desired.
Notes
- Omit feta cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Adjust the amount of avocado depending on preference for creaminess.
- The anchovy fillets in the dressing add depth but can be omitted for a vegetarian option.
- Salad can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated; add avocado just before serving to avoid browning.
- Use pepitas or substitute with toasted sunflower seeds or chopped nuts for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
