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Dairy Free Green Goddess Dressing
This is my dairy free, vegan take on a green goddess dressing. I’ve always shied away from making this dressing, as most of the recipes either call for full fat Greek yogurt, sour cream, or mayonnaise, and since I don’t do dairy, the dressing hasn’t appealed to me.
Mattie has been asking me to make this dressing for ages, so I decided to play around with it and see if I could create a tasty dairy free, vegan version. I also wanted to keep the ingredients ultra clean, so I used a coconut based yogurt that doesn’t contain gums, fillers, or other ingredients you can’t pronounce. Because I used a coconut based yogurt, I had to tweak the natural coconut sweetness with some lemon juice, lemon zest and a bit of Dijon to give it that tangy flavor.
We all love this dressing, and I love how interchangeable the herbs are. You can truly use what you have on hand, almost like a fridge forage dressing.This dressing isn’t just for salads, you can use as a dip for veggies, or sweet potato fries, or drizzle over grilled or roasted chicken. The possibilities are endless.
Dairy Free Green Goddess Dressing
serves 4-6
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Cocojune pure coconut yogurt, I used this brand, as it’s the cleanest dairy-free yogurt out there. A a lot of DF yogurts contain gums. If you use another brand of dairy-free yogurt that’s not coconut based, then you may want to omit the Dijon, or make it first and try it before adding the Dijon.
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 1/2 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves with tender stems, or parsley leaves with tender stems
- 1 cup lightly packed mint and basil (roughly 11 large basil leaves, 12 mint leaves)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, I love this one from Primal Kitchen as it doesn’t contain sugar or other weird stuff
- 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
- Few twists of freshly ground pepper
Directions:
In a high-powered blender, combine yogurt, chives, cilantro, mint and basil, lemon zest, juice, garlic, olive oil, Dijon, salt, and pepper. Process on low speed until all ingredients are well blended. Scrape down blender. Process on medium to high speed, scraping down the sides as needed to incorporate everything, until dressing is smooth and creamy. Using a piece of lettuce, taste the dressing and add more herbs if needed. Play with the flavors and make it your own.
Dairy Free Green Goddess Dressing
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minutesThis is my dairy-free take on a green goddess dressing. I wanted to keep the ingredients ultra clean, so I used a coconut based yogurt that doesn't contain gums, fillers, or other ingredients you can't pronounce. Because I used a coconut based yogurt, I had to tweak the natural coconut sweetness with some lemon juice, lemon zest and a bit of Dijon to give it that tangy flavor.
Ingredients
1 cup Cocojune pure coconut yogurt, I used this brand, as it’s the cleanest dairy-free yogurt out there. A a lot of DF yogurts contain gums. If you use another brand of dairy-free yogurt that’s not coconut based, then you may want to omit the Dijon, or make it first and try it before adding the Dijon.
1/4 cup chopped chives
1/2 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves with tender stems, or parsley leaves with tender stems
1 cup lightly packed mint and basil (roughly 11 large basil leaves, 12 mint leaves)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, I love this one from Primal Kitchen as it doesn’t contain sugar or other weird stuff
1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
Few twists of freshly ground pepper
Directions
In a high-powered blender, combine yogurt, chives, cilantro, mint and basil, lemon zest, juice, garlic, olive oil, Dijon, salt, and pepper. Process on low speed until all ingredients are well blended. Scrape down blender. Process on medium to high speed, scraping down the sides as needed to incorporate everything, until dressing is smooth and creamy.
Using a piece of lettuce, taste the dressing and add more herbs if needed. Play with the flavors and make it your own.
- Pour the dressing into a glass jar, using a spatula to get out all the dressing. Drizzle the dressing over your favorite salad, use as a dip for veggies, or sweet potato fries, or drizzle over grilled or roasted chicken. The possibilities are endless.
Storage: Store the green goddess dressing in a tightly covered jar in the refrigerator. The dressing will last for 1 week. I usually take the dressing out 1/2 hour before using, to get it to room temp. You’ll have to whisk the dressing each time before you use it, as it will thicken up a bit due to the yogurt, but if you find it too thick, just thin it out with a bit of water.
Notes:
- I love how interchangeable the herbs are. You can truly use what you have on hand, almost like a fridge forage dressing, also feel free to add more herbs to taste.
- I only made this dressing using Cocojune yogurt, as it's the only DF yogurt that doesn't contain gums, or things I can't pronounce. If you use another dairy-free yogurt, you may want to wait and try the dressing before using the Dijon, as you may not need it.
- Also, feel free to use a food processor here too!
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Dairy free green goddess dressing. This is my dairy free, vegan take on a green goddess dressing. I wanted to create a tasty dairy free version, while focusing on keeping the ingredients ultra clean, so I used a coconut based yogurt @cocojune_organic that doesn’t contain gums, or other ingredients you can’t pronounce.
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The result, we love this dressing and have been making it on repeat. I love how creamy and vibrant this dressing is and how it coats each piece of lettuce. I also love how interchangeable the herbs are. You can truly use what you have on hand.
This dressing isn’t just for salads, you can use as a dip for veggies, sweet potato fries, or drizzle over grilled or roasted chicken. The possibilities are endless. 💕
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I want to share with you guys a simple lesson about reading ingredients. Here’s my favorite brand of coconut milk, Native Forest. As you can see, they have 2 kinds of the full fat unsweetened coconut milk, one is called simple, and one is classic. The difference here is in the ingredients, one contains guar gum and one doesn’t.
You really want to look at the labels and the ingredients, and not just trust the brand is the same across all products.
I love this Native Forest, Simple, because again it clearly states no quars, and if you look in the ingredients, you’ll see organic coconut milk, organic coconut, filtered water. Simple whole food ingredients, no added fillers, gums, or flavors. You always want to look for a BPA free cans and the USDA organic stamp, which means its certified organic, so there’s no GMO’s, pesticides etc.
What is guar gum, and why is it bad?
Guar gum, which is derived from the guar bean is a thickening agent that can wreak havoc on your digestive system by causing bloating, gas, and discomfort. It can disrupt the delicate balance of your gut microbiome, leading to inflammation and impaired nutrient absorption. It’s also seen a lot in non-dairy creamers or milks.
Was this helpful? If so, let me know in the comments below, 👇 as well as what else you would like to see, or know more about?
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Easy buckwheat porridge. If you’re looking to switch up your morning bowl of oats, then give buckwheat a try. It has a chewy texture and mild flavor, that pairs with just about anything.
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This buckwheat porridge is SO EASY to make, and is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan to boot, and the bonus is it takes under 15 minutes to whip up in the morning.
This breakfast is hubby approved. Steve tried this the other day and kept saying, “this is the best breakfast,” “man, this is SO good.” So if I can get my mountain biking, carb loving hubby to happily eat of bowl of this, then I think your family might love this too.
I love topping mine with blueberries, @socotahini and bee pollen!
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Rosemary & thyme turkey burgers. These are not your typical dry turkey burgers. The rosemary and thyme paired with the sautéed red onion give these burgers a pop of flavor, and the Dijon and avocado oil pump up the moisture. These burgers are also gluten-free and dairy-free.
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I love topping these burgers on a big green salad and pairing them with my oven roasted sweet potato fries. Delish! #turkeyburger #turkeyburgers #burger #dairyfreeglutenfree #burgers #healthyfood
These vegan Mexican quinoa bowls have become a weekly staple in our house. They’re naturally vegan, but are full of flavor from the avocado tahini, and spicy chipotle tahini sauce.
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These bowls are also great for those that are on the candida diet.
I ❤️ these bowls because they’re jam packed with plant protein, as quinoa is a complete protein, and beans when paired with the quinoa, make a complete protein too. This bowl is balanced and satisfying from the slow burning carbs, healthy fats, plant protein, and will honestly sustain you for hours.
These bowls are a great weeknight meatless dinner option, as I typically make the sauces ahead of time, (they literally take 5 minutes) so when it comes to dinner time, all I have to do is make the quinoa (takes under 20 minutes) and roast the sweet potatoes. I hope you give these a try, and that they become a go-to meatless dinner.
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Here’s the perfect snack for those of you trying to cut back on refined sugar. These healthy no bake cacao oat bars are super addicting, once you have a bite, you just can’t stop.
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The great thing is you don’t have to feel guilty, as these are made with pretty healthy ingredients and are GF, DF and refined sugar free. I love having these on hand for that afternoon, or post lunch craving. They hit the spot perfectly. #healthy #healthysnacks #healthysnackideas #healthysnack #refinedsugarfree #norefinedsugar #healthydesserts #healthydessert #healthydessertrecipes #healthysnackrecipes
