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Green Goddess Dip with California Crudités
History has it that Green Goddess originated as a salad in San Francisco in the 1920s and who are we to disagree with a 100 plus year old legend? We’re taking the classic herb-infused salad dressing and making it even more vibrant green with the addition of California avocados. And if you have a particular fondness for a different green herb like cilantro, dill or tarragon (which is traditional for Green Goddess!), substitute it in for an equivalent amount of any herb listed in the recipe. Green Goddess is light enough to dress sturdy salad greens, and rich enough to serve in a bowl as a dip for colorful California crudites. The abundance of fresh herbs, creamy avocados and vegetables couldn’t be better paired than with California Chardonnay, a dry Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc.
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Ingredients
For Green Goddess:
- 2 anchovies
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ cup (213 g) plain Greek-style yogurt
- ½ large ripe avocado
- ½ cup (120 mL) chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped basil
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped chives
- 2 tablespoons (30 mL) lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon (5 mL) salt, plus more to taste
For California Crudites:
Any combination of the following, washed, peeled, and cut into 3-inch (8 cm) lengths:
- broccolini
- carrots
- celery
- cucumber
- radish
- snap peas
- and any other fresh, crisp vegetables that are in season
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients for Green Goddess in a food processor or blender. Pulse, then blend until smooth. Taste and season with additional salt if needed. Transfer Green Goddess to a serving bowl. Serve with California crudites.
- Green Goddess will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three days.
- Notes and Substitutions
- For a vegetarian version, or if you prefer not to use anchovies, leave the anchovies out and add an extra ¼ teaspoon (2 mL) salt, or substitute in 1 teaspoon (5 mL) drained capers.
- For a vegan version, use the same substitution for anchovies as above, and substitute yogurt with an equivalent amount of plant-based yogurt or mayonnaise.
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