Enjoying Green Goddess dressing at home couldn't be easier. With its bright herby flavor, this dressing is versatile for everything from salads to roasted veggies and more.
If you frequent Panera Bread for a casual meal from time to time, you are probably familiar with their Green Goddess dressing. It's light, bright, and full of fresh, herby flavor. With this copycat recipe, you can enjoy it at home anytime.
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Why you will love this
- This dressing couldn't be any easier to whip up. All you need is a few pantry staples and plenty of fresh basil. Simply add the ingredients to a mini food processor and blend away! It's that simple.
- I love keeping homemade salad dressing on hand. It tastes incredibly fresh, free from preservatives and ingredients that are difficult to pronounce.
- With this dressing in your refrigerator, it will become your go-to condiment for dressing a salad or dipping veggies, chips, and more.
- Serve it with this copycat Panera Green Goddess Cobb Salad with chicken.
Ingredients
- Basil - Loads of fresh basil provide wonderful herb flavor and bright color to the dressing. Other green herbs, such as parsley, chives, or tarragon, can also be used.
- Sour cream - I prefer sour cream in this dressing. Greek yogurt can be substituted if preferred.
- Pesto - For ease and convenience, I use jarred pesto, but this homemade pepita pesto is delicious too!
- Shallot - Provides a subtle, mild onion flavor without being overpowering.
- White wine vinegar - I use Champagne vinegar. Apple cider vinegar can also be used.
- Honey - Honey provides a touch of sweetness to round out the flavors. Agave can also be used.
Step-by-Step Instructions
See the recipe card for complete instructions and ingredient amounts.
Step 1: Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor (or blender).
Step 2: Blend until the mixture is well combined. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Storage
Keep this dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Serving ideas
This dressing will take any salad to the next level, like this Strawberry Chicken Salad or this Cobb Pasta Salad. But it's much more than just a dressing. The bright flavor and color are a delightful accompaniment to so many dishes.
- Use as a veggie or chip dip.
- Spoon over grilled chicken, steak, or fish.
- Use as a dipping sauce for French fries or drizzle over roasted potatoes.
- Drizzle over rice bowls.
No matter how you use this dressing, you'll want to keep a jar of it stored in your fridge.
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Panera Green Goddess Dressing
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EQUIPMENT
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 ounce fresh basil leaves (approx. 1 ⅓ cups loosely packed)
- ½ medium shallot (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto (fresh or jarred)
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey (or agave)
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor (or blender). Process until well blended.
- Taste and adjust the salt and pepper if necessary.
- Store in an airtight container or a glass jar for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Fresh a combination of basil, chives, and tarragon can also be used.
- See the post above for serving ideas.
- Yields approx. 1 cup - 2 tablespoons per serving.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact amounts and specific ingredients used.
Tosha says
Can you use white vinegar instead of white wine? I don’t want to buy a whole bottle for such a small amount.
Abbey McDermott says
Tosha,
Either white vinegar or apple cider vinegar can be used to substitute.
Garden gnome says
This is delicious! So full of flavor but not overpowering. I Definitely need to plant basil this summer so we can make a bigger batch next time!
Abbey says
Thank you! I'm so happy you enjoyed this!
Rebecca says
Thanks for the recipe. I used fresh herbs from my garden with home grown garlic and fresh honey. Magnificent!
Abbey says
Sounds incredible, Rebecca! I'm so happy you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks so much!
Linda Barnes says
Very nice and tasty recipe. I didn't have pesto, so I substituted minced garlic. Not so many carbs. I was looking for low carb. No preservatives, especially that. Will use it in the future.
Abbey says
Garlic is a great substitute. So happy you enjoyed the recipe!