vegan salad

This is the most satisfying vegan green goddess recipe.

You’re sure to love the Tiktok green goddess salad.

This salad is a favorite of mine in Tiktok. Green goddess salad is not new. But Baked by Melissa gives it a contemporary twist. It’s incredible.

I have a thing for eating salad with a spoon. It’s strange, I know. But chopped salads will always and forever be my favorite. So I was sold when I saw Baked By Melissa cutting up cucumbers and mixing them with sliced green onion. It’s magic when she serves it with a creamy vegan green salad and tops it with tortilla chips.

What is green goddess lettuce?

A green goddess salad is any salad tossed in green goddess dressing. You can make hundreds of variations, which is great because it’s completely customizable.

Green goddess salad dressing

Its green color is why it was named “green goddess.” The original recipe, created in San Francisco, calls for anchovies and green onions. Except for adding green onions and chives, the green goddess salad dressing we are making today differs from the original. It is vegan and does not contain mayo, anchovies, or sour cream. It is inspired by vegan pesto. The dressing is bright and fresh, and slightly tangy. The nutritional yeast gives it an addictive cheesiness.

Green goddess salad ingredients

The salad is made from cabbage, green onions, and chives. It’s similar to finely chopped coleslaw. Melissa’s green goddess dressing is Melissa’s vegan pesto that uses walnuts and nutritional yeast the dressing.

How to make green goddess dressing

You’ll need the following:

• Lemons– The juice of two lemons adds freshness to the dish.
• Olive oil – Extra virgin olive oil for good fats
• Rice vinegar – A little more tang and a hint of sweetness
• shallot is a sweeter onion flavor
• garlic — because of garlic
• basil for the herby freshness of pesto
• spinach for some extra green
• Nutrition yeast – Adds cheesiness and B12 vitamins
• walnuts– A hint of a nutty basis
• salt– To combine all the flavors and highlight highs

Blend the ingredients in a blender. Start with the liquid ingredients. Then blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy.

Make ahead and store

Salads can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, whether dressed or undressed. It’s best to prepare it in advance if you plan to make it ahead. It will taste wonderful because the cabbage is extremely hearty and keeps it fresh.

What is nutritional yeast?

Nutritional yeast is rich in flavor and nutty texture. It’s like powdered cheese but it is vegan and stable on the shelf. This flaky, golden powder is made from a specific species of yeast grown for food. Then, it’s harvested. After the yeast is deactivated by heat, it is washed and dried before crumbling. It is a creamy, nutty, savory, versatile ingredient used in vegan cheese sauces and dips, as well as soups, scrambles, and stews. It’s highly nutritious and rich in protein, vitamins, and antioxidants, as its name suggests. This recipe is best made with large flake nutritional yeast. You can find it anywhere you have bob’s Red Mill or online.

FAQ: Green Goddess

• Do I have to do this ahead of time? Yes! Yes!
• What can I substitute for cabbage? Shredded Kale or chopped lettuce can be substituted for cabbage if you don’t like cabbage as a base. Any leafy, hearty green will do.
• How long can the dressing last in the refrigerator? Covered, the sauce should keep for three days in the fridge. Before using it, make sure you stir it.
• Is this salad good the next day? Because the cabbage soaks up the dressing, this salad tastes great the next day. This is similar to how coleslaw tastes excellent a few days after it’s made.
• What are some other nuts that can be used in place of walnuts? You can substitute any other nuts or leave walnuts if you are allergic or don’t like them. You can try pecans and almonds, hazelnuts or macadamia nuts, macadamia nuts cashews, pine nuts, or pistachios.
• Can I substitute another type of vinegar? Rice vinegar is delicious. However, you can cover it if you don’t have rice vinegar at home. White wine vinegar and apple cider vinegar are good alternatives.
• What number of servings does this recipe make? You can create as many or as few servings as you wish, but this salad serves 4 for nutritional information.

Variations

This particular salad can be made vegan, but you can substitute nutritional yeast with parmesan if you don’t have it at home.

• For protein and crunch, add crispy bacon
• For lean protein, add diced chicken breast and crumbled firm Tofu
• For a rich, nutty finish, top it with toasted sesame seeds.
• Spicy green goddess salad: Add 2-3 diced jalapenos to 1 chopped green pepper
• Guacamole green goddess Salad: Add three diced avocados to the mixture and one lime juice
• Super green goddess salad: Swap the cabbage for 1 pound of shredded Brussels sprouts. Add 1 pound of chopped spinach and one head of shredded Kale.
• Taco goddess salad: Replace the cabbage with lettuce, and add 1/2 cup of crumbled cojita cheese to 1 cup.