If you love a creamy, herby dressing that doubles as a dip, this easy Green Goddess Avocado Dressing will become a favorite! Packed with fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and rich, heart-healthy fats from avocado and extra virgin olive oil, this dressing is as nourishing as it is delicious.
Whether you drizzle it over a crisp salad, spoon it onto grain bowls, or use it as a veggie dip, it brings a bright and flavorful boost to any meal. Plus, it’s perfect for anyone following a heart-healthy or MIND diet—because eating well should always taste amazing!
What You Will Need to Make It
Avocado
These rich fruits (and yes, it is a fruit!) give this dressing a lucious creaminess, but I love avocados because they are full of heart-healthy fats and fiber and are loaded with nutrients.
Monounsaturated fats are the main type of fat in an avocado, which helps lower cholesterol levels and helps us absorb other nutrients from our food.
One half of an avocado has about 4 ½ grams of fiber. Good for the gut!
It is also filled with vitamins A, C, E, and K, and the green part contains the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which help keep our eyes healthy.
Olive Oil
Another good source of those heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, extra virgin olive oil also lends an additional herby/earthy flavor to this dressing.
Milk – Almond, Soy, or Regular
You can use whatever milk is your preference in this dressing. I used almond milk because I had it on hand, and I thought it added a little nutty flavor to the dressing. I also recommend a range for the amount. If you want a creamy Avocado Green Goddess Dip, use 2 tablespoons. If you want a thinner dressing, use ¼ to ⅓ of a cup of milk.
Lemon
Lemon juice and the zest from one lemon adds a delightful tangy flavor. Make sure you don’t skip the lemon zest. The zest is full of essential oils that add much of the lemon flavor.
Garlic
1 clove of garlic is all you need for this as the chives also give a bit of garlic flavor to the dressing. Too much garlic flavor overpowers the herbs, and they are really the star of the show!
Parsley
Flat-leaf Italian parsley is best in this dressing, but if you have curly, by all means, use that, but you may need to use more. Curly parsley isn’t as flavorful as flat-leaf parsley.
Tarragon
I don’t think this would be a Green Goddess Dressing if it didn’t have fresh tarragon. The slightly licorice flavor you get from fresh tarragon is worth a special trip to the grocery store if you don’t have any growing in your herb garden.
Dill
Dillweed adds a brightness to the dressing and helps bring out some of that lemony flavor. You can skip it if you don’t have any, but it is a nice addition.
Chives
I always have fresh chives growing in my herb garden, and they add a nice bite to the dressing. However, if you don’t have any, go ahead and skip them but consider increasing the garlic to 2 cloves!
Salt and Pepper
A bit of kosher salt and a sprinkle of pepper help bring all these flavors together! I used 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and considering the small serving size, it doesn’t contribute that much sodium but certainly helps amp up the flavor of this dressing.
How to Make the Green Goddess Avocado Dressing
This really couldn’t be a simpler dressing to pull together! You can watch my video below to see how easy it is or just follow these simple steps.
Step 1 – Prep the Avocado
Avocados may seem intimidating to cut, but there is a wonderful 3-in-1 avocado tool that makes it a cinch!. This avocado cutter is my secret weapon. 😀
It makes it easy to get as much of the avocado out as possible. Why is that important? Aside from the fact that you don’t want to lose any of that delicious avocado, the green part closest to the skin is where you get the most antioxidants. Trust me, this little tool is a kitchen gadget you must have!
Step 2- Blend the Ingredients
Once the avocado is ready, put it in the bowl of your food processor and add the other ingredients. Keep some of the olive oil in reserve. You’ll add this while blending the dressing. This makes sure all the olive oil gets blended into the dressing.
Variations
The beauty of a Green Goddess Avocado Dressing is that you can use almost any herb you have on hand or that is growing in your herb garden. I think tarragon and parsley are essential, but you can add cilantro, mint, basil, spinach, or green onions. Each one will change the flavor slightly, but you’ll still have a fresh, herby dressing.
Storage Tips
Store this dressing in a non-reactive glass jar or another non-reactive container. It will last for about a week if it is kept tightly sealed. The acid from the lemon juice helps keep the avocado from browning, but it is best if it is also sealed well.
Other Recipes You Will Love
Some of my other favorite salad dressings are:
Simple Walnut Oil Salad Dressing
Green Goddess Avocado Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 avocados
- ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp almond milk Add more for a thinner dressing
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ cup flat leaf parsley
- 2 tbsp. fresh tarragon
- 2 tbsp. fresh chives
- 2 tbsp. fresh dill
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half. Remove the seeds and scoop the interior out of the skin. Place the avocado halves in the bowl of the food processor.
- Add 1/2 the olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Cover with the top and blend for about 30 seconds, slowly drizzling in the remaining olive oil through the feed tube. Scrape the sides of the processor bowl and put the cover back on. Turn the processor on and add the milk, a tablespoon at a time, through the feed tube while the processor is running.
- If you like a thinner dressing, add a bit more almond milk while the processor is running.
- Taste the dressing and add more salt and pepper if needed.
