Green Goddess Dressing

Ingredients

-1 cup plain unsweetened dairy-free yogurt alternative or plan Greek yogurt if not seeking vegan option

-1 cup fresh parsley leaves

-½ cup fresh basil leaves

-2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh chives

-1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves

-1 tablespoon fresh dill

-1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

-4 tablespoons lemon juice

-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

-2 cloves garlic, chopped

-salt and pepper to taste

Extra variations

Spicy - add crushed red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or a chopped jalapeño pepper.

Cheesy - add a tablespoon of nutritional yeast.

Mild - omit the garlic.

Briney add capers to give this dressing more salty, briney flavor. (This is a good way to mimic the anchovies in some Green Goddess Dressing recipes.)

Directions

-Add yogurt or yogurt alternative, parsley, basil, chives, mint, dill, lemon peel, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper to a food processor or blender.

-Blend for 2 minutes, or until smooth and creamy. Pause to scrape down sides with a spatula if needed. If the dressing is too thick, gradually add water (one tablespoon at a time) until you reach desired consistency.

-Store prepared dressing in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Does not stand up well to freezing.