Best 3 Green Goddess Basil Dressing With Bibb Lettuce Recipes

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Craving a light and refreshing salad dressing that's bursting with flavor? Look no further than the Green Goddess Basil Dressing. This creamy, tangy dressing is made with fresh basil, parsley, chives, tarragon, mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, lemon juice, white vinegar, salt, and pepper. It's perfect for salads, sandwiches, wraps, and even as a dipping sauce for vegetables.

This article also includes a recipe for a delicious Bibb Lettuce Salad with Green Goddess Basil Dressing. This salad is made with fresh Bibb lettuce, avocado, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, and cherry tomatoes. It's a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of spring and summer.

In addition to the Green Goddess Basil Dressing and Bibb Lettuce Salad recipes, this article also includes a recipe for a Green Goddess Dip. This dip is made with the same ingredients as the dressing, but it's thicker and creamier. It's perfect for serving with vegetables, chips, or crackers.

Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing salad dressing, a delicious salad, or a creamy dip, this article has you covered.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING WITH BIBB LETTUCE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 cups dressing

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
11/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon good olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup good mayonnaise
1/2 cup Greek-style yogurt, such as Fage Total
1/2 cup buttermilk, shaken
Salad greens for 6
3 small Bibb lettuces, cut in half through the core
2 large ripe tomatoes, thickly sliced
1 red onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Place the scallions, basil, lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Puree for 15 to 20 seconds to make a smooth mixture. Add the mayonnaise, yogurt, and buttermilk and blend until smooth. Transfer the dressing to a container, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour for the flavors to develop.
  • Arrange the lettuce, tomatoes, and onion artfully on salad plates and drizzle with the dressing. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.
  • Cook's Note: Ina substituted Boston lettuce for Bibb lettuce when taping this episode.

BIBB SALAD WITH BASIL GREEN GODDESS DRESSING



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Green goddess dressing was invented in the 1920's at San Francisco's Palace Hotel as a tribute to William Archer's hit play, The Green Goddess. It gets it's bright green color from lots of fresh green herbs. This dressing was originally made with tarragon, but has been updated with basil, which actually has more flavor! Delicious on green salad, but also great served with vegetables like asparagus and broccoli. Adapted from the Barefoot Contessa at Home cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup good quality mayonnaise (Hellman's is good)
1 cup chopped scallion, white and green parts (6-7 scallions)
1 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
2 teaspoons anchovy paste (optional-I don't use)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup light sour cream
3 heads bibb lettuce
2 -3 tomatoes

Steps:

  • Plaace the mayonnaise, scallions, basil, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy paste(if using), salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. Add sour cream and process just until blended. If you are not using immediately, chill the dressing until ready to serve.
  • Cut each head of lettuce into quarters, remove some of the cores and arrange on 6 salad plates. Cut the tomatoes into wedges and add to plates. Pour on the dressing and serve. Enjoy!

GREEN GODDESS DRESSING



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Unlike more complicated versions of green goddess, this one, adapted from the cookbook author Jessica Battilana, comes together quickly in a food processor. Mayonnaise and full-fat Greek yogurt give the dressing richness and tang, while parsley, basil and tarragon lend the springtime perfume of fine herbs. Two anchovy fillets offer salt and a rumor of umami. The recipe is so mouth-smackingly perfect that it doesn't require any adjusting. Serve with this greenest-green salad. Use leftover dressing as a dip, alongside carrots, cucumbers and radishes, or as an accompaniment to grilled fish or chicken.

Provided by Samin Nosrat

Categories     weeknight, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 oil-packed anchovy fillets
1/2 cup mayonnaise, preferably Hellmann's/Best Foods
1/3 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup parsley leaves
1/3 cup basil leaves
1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
3 tablespoons minced chives
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the anchovies, mayonnaise, yogurt, parsley, basil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Process until smooth and uniformly green. Transfer to a lidded jar, and stir in the tarragon and chives. Adjust seasoning as needed with salt, pepper and lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 311, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 342 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

Tips:

  • Fresh Herbs: Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but reduce the amount by half.
  • Quality Olive Oil: Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil. This will make a big difference in the taste of the dressing.
  • Lemon Juice: Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh lemon juice, you can use bottled lemon juice, but it won't be as good.
  • Seasoning: Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
  • Let the Dressing Marinate: Let the dressing marinate for at least 30 minutes before using. This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Green Goddess Basil Dressing is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads, vegetables, and even grilled meats. It's easy to make and packed with flavor. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful dressing, give Green Goddess Basil Dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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