Description
Discover the vibrant TikTok Green Goddess Salad (Baked by Melissa), a refreshing and herbaceous dish that brings a burst of flavor to your table. Perfect for any gathering or as a nutritious lunch, this salad showcases a delightful combination of fresh vegetables and a creamy plant-based dressing that you’ll want to drizzle over everything. Whether served as a side, dip, or taco topping, this versatile salad is sure to impress with its colorful presentation and delicious taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small head of cabbage, finely chopped
- 3–4 baby cucumbers or 1 large English cucumber, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chives, finely chopped
- 1 bundle green onions/scallions, finely chopped
- Juice of two lemons
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 small shallot, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
- Sea salt to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup nuts or pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables: finely chop the cabbage, cucumbers, chives, and green onions. Combine them in a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare the dressing: In a food processor or blender, combine lemon juice, olive oil, rice vinegar, basil, spinach, garlic, shallot, nutritional yeast, and sea salt. Blend until creamy.
- Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well-coated. Chill before serving for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or nuts for added texture. For meal prep convenience, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.