Use this Greek yogurt dressing recipe to make your own Green Goddess dressing whenever you like. Green Goddess has a loyal following for good reason — it’s bright, creamy, and pairs well with many salads and dishes.
Fresh, tangy, and full of herbs, this homemade dressing is simple to prepare and lets you skip the added sugar often found in store-bought bottles.
I prefer making dressings at home so I can control the ingredients. This recipe uses plain Greek yogurt as the base, giving the dressing a creamy, tangy texture without unnecessary sweeteners.
Serve this dressing over a spring salad or use it as a sauce for chicken. It’s versatile — great as a salad dressing, a dip for fresh vegetables, or a flavorful sauce for grain bowls and pasta salads.
Ingredients Needed
Homemade dressings are quick to make and often taste much better than store-bought versions. You only need a handful of fresh, easy-to-find ingredients.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Plain Greek yogurt – the creamy, tangy base for this dressing. Substitute sour cream if you prefer a milder tang.
- Extra virgin olive oil – helps thin the yogurt and adds depth of flavor.
- Apple cider vinegar – provides a gentle acidity with a touch of sweetness.
- Fresh lemon juice – brightens the dressing and helps preserve it. Add lemon zest for extra citrus flavor if desired.
- Fresh basil – contributes to the green, herb-forward flavor.
- Fresh parsley – adds freshness and rounds out the herb profile.
- Green onions – milder than raw onions but still add savory depth.
How to Make It
This dressing comes together quickly and can be used in many ways. It’s excellent over salads with nuts and feta, stirred into a pasta salad, or served as a healthy vegetable dip.
Chop the fresh herbs and green onions, and measure the remaining ingredients.
Add all ingredients to a high-speed food processor or blender and process on high for 45–60 seconds, or until smooth and lump-free. Use the purée setting if your appliance has one.
If the dressing is too thick, thin it with water, adding 1/2 tablespoon at a time and blending until you reach the desired consistency.
Use immediately, and store any leftovers in an airtight container, such as a mason jar, in the refrigerator.
Give the jar a good shake before using any refrigerated leftovers to recombine the ingredients.
Storage Tips
Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Properly chilled, the dressing will keep for 3–4 days. Shake well before serving.
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This healthy, creamy dressing is quick and economical to make at home. Add it to salads, use it as a dip, or spoon it over grilled chicken. Enjoy!
Green Goddess Greek Yogurt Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 cup basil, roughly chopped
- 1 cup parsley, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup green onion, chopped
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to a high-speed food processor.
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Process on high for 45–60 seconds until smooth and lump-free, using the purée setting if available.
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Serve over salad or use as a dip or sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.