This green power salad with creamy green goddess dressing is the perfect healthy salad to jumpstart healthy eating! Full of fiber and healthy fats, this tasty salad is easy to throw together for a quick, healthy meal or a week of meal prep lunches!
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Why I Love This Recipe
- Real food ingredients: Healthy, whole food ingredients, full of fiber, and naturally gluten-free.
- Easy meal prep: Quick to throw together for a week of healthy lunches or for a light and easy dinner.
- Filling and flavorful: White beans and kale are full of fiber, and the green goddess dressing lends the perfect amount of fresh flavor.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.
- Kale: I prefer massaged kale or baby kale for this recipe. Spinach or even arugula would also work.
- English cucumber: Dice cucumbers into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Parsley: Fresh parsley takes the freshness factor over the top!
- Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt adds protein and is part of the base of the green goddess dressing.
- Basil: Basil amps up the green of the dressing and provides delicious fresh flavor.
- Tahini: Tahini adds creaminess and nutty flavor.
- White Beans: Cannellini beans or Great Northern beans work well. Rinse them well before adding.
- Lemon vinegar: Lemon juice works as a substitute.
- Avocado: Use a ripe avocado for easy blending.
- Almonds: Chopped lightly salted almonds provide a delicious crunch.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make a Green Power Salad
Below are step-by-step instructions for how to cook this recipe with the best results. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cooking time and temperatures.
Step 1: Massage Kale
Add the kale to a large bowl. Drizzle some lemon vinegar and salt over the top of the kale. Massage for a few minutes until softened.
Step 2: Add the Salad Ingredients
Chop the almonds, cucumbers, and parsley and add them to the bowl. Drain the beans well and then add them.
Step 3: Make Green Goddess Dressing
Add the creamy dressing ingredients to a small blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Step 4: Mix Green Goddess Salad
Add the dressing to the salad mixture and gently toss. Serve immediately.
Hint: If you are making this green power salad ahead of time, reserve the green goddess dressing to add before serving.
Substitutions
- Nut-free - omit almonds and use sunflower seeds.
- Herbs - any kind of fresh herbs work well in this green power salad. Fresh dill, cilantro, tarragon, and chives all taste delicious.
- Dairy-free or vegan- replace Greek yogurt with dairy-free Greek yogurt.
Variations
- High-protein - add your favorite protein like cooked chicken breast, air fryer shrimp, hard-boiled eggs, or Old Bay salmon.
- Honey - add a layer of sweet flavor by including a teaspoon of honey in the green goddess dressing.
- Cheesy - add ½ cup of feta cheese for a delicious cheesy flavor.
- Veggie-packed - add more veggies like grape tomatoes or chopped green onions.
See this spinach quinoa salad on my website for another filling salad recipe!
Equipment
A small blender or food processor helps to make the green goddess dressing smooth and creamy.
Storage
Store the green goddess dressing in an airtight container separately from the dry ingredients (veggies) in the fridge, and combine when ready. Good for 2-3 days.
Freezing is not recommended.
Top Tip
Don't overdress the salad! Add the avocado green goddess in batches and use tongs to incorporate for the perfect amount of dressing.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. However, add a bit of lemon juice to the dressing to help the avocado from browning.
This green power salad makes a delicious vegetarian meal on its own. However, add your favorite protein for a high-protein version.
Spinach and arugula also work well for this green power salad recipe.
Other Salad Recipes to Try
Looking for other healthy salads like this? Try these:
Pairing
Try these proteins with this green goddess salad:
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Green Power Salad with Green Goddess Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
Green Power Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups kale chopped
- 1 medium English cucumber chopped
- ½ cup almonds chopped
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
- 15 oz. white beans drained
Green Goddess Dressing Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon tahini
- 3 tablespoon lemon vinegar sub lemon juice
- ½ cup fresh basil
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- salt to taste
- water to thin as needed
Instructions
- Prepare all salad veggies by washing and then chopping them into small pieces.1 medium English cucumber, ½ cup almonds, ¼ cup parsley
- Add the kale to a large bowl. Drizzle with lemon vinegar and massage until softened. Add the chopped salad veggies and almonds.3 cups kale
- Rinse the white beans well. Add them to the salad bowl.15 oz. white beans
- Combine the dressing ingredients in a small blender or a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy.1 ripe avocado, ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoon tahini, 3 tablespoon lemon vinegar, ½ cup fresh basil, ½ cup fresh parsley, 1 small garlic clove, water to thin
- Use a spoon to add the dressing to the salad bowl in batches. Combine gently until your desired amount of salad dressing is achieved. Season with salt to taste.salt to taste
Notes
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