Green Goddess Salad

Green Goddess Salad is a vibrant, crunchy salad known for its bright green, herb-packed dressing. It typically features finely chopped vegetables like cabbage, cucumber, and green onions, all tossed in a creamy dressing made from fresh herbs, nuts, and nutritional yeast. The modern version became a viral sensation on social media, though the dressing itself has roots in a classic 1920s San Francisco hotel recipe.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This salad is generally high in healthy fats from the nuts and seeds in the dressing, while also providing a good amount of plant-based protein and fiber from the vegetables and seeds. A typical serving is nutrient-dense, rich in vitamins A, C, and K, and offers a satisfying, low-carb meal with a calorie range roughly between 300-500 calories depending on portion size and dressing quantity.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	150 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	10 g
Fat	11 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	350 mg
Vitamin K	120 mcg
Vitamin A	450 mcg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Folate	80 mcg
Potassium	350 mg
Calcium	100 mg
Iron	2 mg
Magnesium	30 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a fascinating example of how a classic culinary concept (the original Green Goddess dressing) was reinvented and popularized decades later through social media trends. Nutritionally, it's unique for being a salad that feels indulgent and creamy due to its dressing, yet is packed with raw vegetables and seeds, making it a powerhouse of micronutrients and healthy fats.