Name: Green Goddess Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 0.5 avocado, peeled and pitted; 0.75 cup nonfat buttermilk; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, sorrel and/or chives; 2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar, or white-wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, or minced anchovy fillet; 8 cups bite-size pieces green leaf lettuce; 12 ounces peeled and deveined cooked shrimp, (21-25 per pound; see Ingredient note); 0.5 cucumber, sliced; 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes; 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed; 1 cup rinsed and chopped canned artichoke hearts; 0.5 cup chopped celery

Green Goddess Salad

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This gorgeous green goddess salad combines fresh shrimp, cucumber, artichoke hearts and cherry tomatoes with homemade dressing.

Katie Webster

Updated on April 26, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD

Prep Time:

15 mins

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugar High-Fiber High-Protein Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Nutrition Notes

Is Shrimp Healthy?

While shrimp is high in cholesterol, research suggests that the cholesterol in the food we eat has little effect on the amount of cholesterol in our bodies. Shrimp is a low-calorie, low-fat (as in no fat!), high-protein food that also provides several micronutrients, like phosphorous, selenium, iodine and zinc. They even offer omega-3s and the antioxidant astaxanthin.

Are Chickpeas Good for You?

Chickpeas, aka garbanzo beans, are a type of legume—and like all legumes, they provide a wealth of nutrition. Chickpeas have an amazing combination of carbohydrates, plant protein, healthy fat and fiber. They also provide folate and iron.

Tips from the Test Kitchen

Why Is It Called Green Goddess Salad?

The consensus is that the green goddess salad dressing was named after a popular 1920s play of the same name. The head chef at San Francisco's Palace Hotel, Philip Roemer, created the green-colored dressing for a starter salad in honor of the play's lead actor and hotel guest, George Arliss. The dressing is traditionally made with mayonnaise, sour cream and fresh green herbs. Our take on green goddess dressing is beautifully green and creamy with avocado, which is loaded with good-for-you fats.

Can I Make the Dressing Ahead?

You can make the dressing up to one day in advance. Prepare the recipe through Step 1. Cover and refrigerate the dressing in an airtight container. If you have leftover dressing, it's perfect as a dip for crudités, drizzling over veggie wrap sandwiches and steak salads, and marinating chicken with it.

Can I Use Dried Herbs Instead of Fresh?

Absolutely, but know that you'll only use one-third of the amount of dried herbs when substituting for fresh. So for every tablespoon of fresh herbs, you would use 1 teaspoon of dried.

herbs on a surface — Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Frequently Asked Questions

What Does Shrimp Count Mean?

Shrimp are sold by the number needed to make one pound. For example, "21-25 count" means there will be 21 to 25 shrimp in a pound. Size names, such as "large" or "extra large," are not standardized, so to be sure you're getting the size you want, order by the count (or number) per pound.

Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S., Jan Valdez and Linda Frahm

Ingredients

½ avocado, peeled and pitted
¾ cup nonfat buttermilk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, sorrel and/or chives
2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar, or white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon anchovy paste, or minced anchovy fillet
8 cups bite-size pieces green leaf lettuce
12 ounces peeled and deveined cooked shrimp, (21-25 per pound; see Ingredient note)
½ cucumber, sliced
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed
1 cup rinsed and chopped canned artichoke hearts
½ cup chopped celery

Directions

Puree avocado, buttermilk, herbs, vinegar and anchovy in a blender until smooth.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
Divide lettuce among 4 plates. Top with shrimp, cucumber, tomatoes, chickpeas, artichoke hearts and celery. Drizzle the dressing over the salads.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Equipment

Blender

Originally appeared: EatingWell Comfort Foods Made Healthy

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

262	Calories
6g	Fat
31g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 262
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 9g	32%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 22g	44%
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 112mg	37%
Vitamin A 4599IU	92%
Vitamin C 25mg	27%
Folate 176mcg	44%
Sodium 1146mg	50%
Calcium 136mg	10%
Iron 3mg	15%
Magnesium 70mg	17%
Potassium 793mg	17%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.