Green Goddess Dressing

Green Goddess Dressing
Green Goddess Dressing
Green Goddess Dressing is a perfect example of the magic of anchovies—they amplify and deepen the herbal flavors in this sauce without ever announcing their presence. For more recipes and tips, see our Homemade Salad Dressing Primer.
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  • Served Person: Yield: Makes about 1 1/4 cups
Herb No-Cook Quick & Easy Salad Dressing Mayonnaise Tarragon Chive Sour Cream Parsley Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1/2 cup purchased or homemade mayonnaise
  • 1 scallion, chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
  • 3 to 4 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

Preparation In a blender or food processor, blend together the mayonnaise, sour cream, scallion, anchovy paste, parsley, 2 tablespoons chives, tarragon, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice, stopping and scraping down the sides occasionally, and blending until the dressing turns green. Taste and blend in the remaining tablespoon chives and 1 teaspoon lemon juice, if desired. Season the dressing with freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD: The dressing can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, in an airtight container, up to 4 days.

Preparation In a blender or food processor, blend together the mayonnaise, sour cream, scallion, anchovy paste, parsley, 2 tablespoons chives, tarragon, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice, stopping and scraping down the sides occasionally, and blending until the dressing turns green. Taste and blend in the remaining tablespoon chives and 1 teaspoon lemon juice, if desired. Season the dressing with freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD: The dressing can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, in an airtight container, up to 4 days.