Green Goddess Cabbage Dip (Printable)

Crunchy cabbage combined with creamy basil-spinach herb dressing for a fresh dip.

# What You Need:

→ Green Goddess Dressing

01 - 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
02 - 1 cup fresh baby spinach
03 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
04 - 2 green onions, chopped
05 - 1 small garlic clove
06 - 1/2 ripe avocado
07 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based alternative
08 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Chopped Salad Base

15 - 4 cups green cabbage, finely chopped
16 - 1 cup cucumber, finely diced
17 - 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
18 - 1/4 cup chives, finely sliced
19 - 1/2 cup radishes, finely diced (optional)
20 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

→ For Serving

21 - Tortilla chips, pita chips, or crudités

# How-To:

01 - In a blender or food processor, combine basil, spinach, parsley, green onions, garlic, avocado, yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
02 - In a large bowl, mix finely chopped cabbage, cucumber, celery, chives, and radishes if using.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad base and toss thoroughly until evenly coated. Fold in crumbled feta cheese if desired.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl and serve chilled or at room temperature alongside chips or fresh vegetables for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent but sneaks in tons of fresh vegetables and herbs.
  • You can prep the whole thing in twenty minutes without turning on the stove.
  • The crunch stays satisfying even after the dressing coats everything.
  • It works as a dip, a salad, or even a topping for grilled protein.
02 -
  • Chop the cabbage and vegetables into small, even pieces or the dip will be hard to scoop and eat.
  • Taste the dressing before mixing it in and adjust the salt, lemon, or pepper to your preference.
  • This dip loses its crunch after a day, so make it close to serving time for the best texture.
03 -
  • Blend the dressing until its completely smooth or bits of herb will make the texture grainy.
  • Taste a spoonful of the dressed vegetables before serving and add more salt or lemon if needed.
  • Chill the serving bowl for fifteen minutes before filling it to keep everything crisp longer.
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