Salad is the perfect way to lighten up any meal, and this TikTok Green Goddess salad is no exception. With a combination of fresh and healthy ingredients, this Green Goddess salad recipe is sure to leave you feeling satisfied.
This Green Goddess salad recipe is amazing with sandwiches or soups like our Panera's Tomato Soup, Grinder Sandwich, or a hearty pasta like Panera's Chicken Noodle Soup.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Do you get disheartened in the winter when the salad produce has fewer selections? Well, look no further – this TikTok Green Goddess salad recipe is perfect for for the winter!
Winter friendly chopped cabbage salad is the base for a crisp, bright green spot at your table! It's quick, easy, and most importantly, delicious.
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Ingredients
There’s a new salad in town and it's the chopped cabbage TikTok Green Goddess salad. This simple, yet delicious chopped cabbage salad will have you coming back for more.
Give it a try and see for yourself why this salad is taking the internet by storm!
Green Goddess Salad base
- Green Cabbage, about ½ a large head of cabbage, chopped into ¼" pieces.
- English or Armenian style cucumber (the long skinny 'burpless' cucumbers that come wrapped. Dice it up.
- Green onions, a full bundle. Slice them up fine.
- Chives, chopped up fine.
- Candies pecans or toasted Croutons for garnish.
Green Goddess Salad Dressing
- Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
- Olive oil
- Rice Vinegar
- Garlic cloves, minced fine
- Shallot, chopped
- Basil, fresh, chopped
- Spinach leaves, washed
- Parmesan cheese, the type you use on pizza
- Pecans, chopped
- Salt
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make a TikTok Green Goddess Salad
So, as you can see from my adapted TikTok Green Goddess salad recipe, I am not a vegan, and I am allergic to Walnuts. Yep, allergic to walnuts, so I typically substitute pecans.
If you are a vegan, you will want to switch the Parmesan cheese to Nutritional Yeast, which will lend a similar flavor. I adapted this recipe for non vegans and am using the grated Parmesan cheese that you typically sprinkle on pizza.
Step 1. Prepare the Chopped Cabbage Salad base
Dice up both the cabbage and the cucumber. I recommend the English, or Armenian 'burpless' type of cucumber. These are the long skinny ones that come wrapped in plastic.
They have fewer seeds, and because of that have a longer shelf life after diced. If you use regular cucumbers, be sure to seed them.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 2. Add the Onions
Slice up the bunch of green onions finely. Then, using scissors (it's just SO much easier) slice up the chives. I use herb mincing scissors, they are amazing.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 3. Make the Green Goddess Salad Dressing
Add the TikTok Green Goddess salad dressing ingredients to a mini food processor, or a blender. Start with the liquids first, then the shallot, spinach, basil, Parmesan, and the nuts. Add the salt last.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 4. Dress the Salad
Pour the Green Goddess salad dressing directly onto the bowl of chopped cabbage, cucumber, onions, and chives. Give it a nice mix or tossing, and serve immediately. Garnish with toasted croutons, or candied pecans.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Serving Suggestions
This TikTok Green Goddess salad has no mayonnaise in it, making it a safe salad for outdoor picnics or barbecues during the summer.
Serve as a side dish to any main dish like Country Style Boneless Pork Ribs, Smoked Brisket Flat, or Broiled Chicken Thighs
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Substitutions
Substitute nutritional yeast if you want to make this as the original version of the TikTok Green Goddess Salad. This salad was originally developed for a vegan diet, so Parmesan cheese was replaced with nutritional yeast.
You can also use Walnuts like the original also, the substitution will not really alter the taste at all.
Variations
This TikTok Green Goddess salad dressing is also an excellent dip for veggies or crackers! Just pour into a bowl and you have a Green Goddess Dip!
Storage
Cover leftovers and refrigerate for no more than 24 to 36 hours if you have already poured the dressing on the entire chopped salad. The dressing will wilt the cucumber if you store longer.
For longer storage, keep the Green Goddess dressing separate until ready to serve or eat. If taking to work, store the dressing in a separate container.
Tips for Success
- If chopping up a head of cabbage daunts you, purchase shredded cabbage that is sold in the bag. It is not quite the same texture, but it is a HUGE timesaver!
- Make the salad dressing up and keep it separate until ready to serve. This is helpful for picnics, potlucks, holiday gatherings, etc.
- Try the salad dressing as a Green Goddess Dip for a table of crackers, cheese, and vegetables.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cucumbers are the weakest link in this salad, as they are the most perishable of all the ingredients. You can store this Green Goddess Salad for up to 36 hours. The cucumbers start to to wilt and get watery after that point. You will have eaten it all by then though, guaranteed!
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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📖 Recipe
TikTok Green Goddess Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
Green Goddess Salad Base
- ½ large cabbage diced up
- 1 Cucumber English or Armenian type
- 1 bunch green onions sliced thin
- ¼ cup chives minced
Green Goddess Salad Dressing (or Green Goddess Dip)
- 2 lemons juiced (discard the seeds)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 shallot cut into quarters
- 1 cup basil fresh leaves
- 1 cup spinach leaves only, washed and drained off
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ cup pecans or walnuts if you prefer
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
For the Salad Base
- Dice up both the cabbage and the cucumber. I recommend the English, or Armenian 'burpless' type of cucumber. These are the long skinny ones that come wrapped in plastic.½ large cabbage, 1 Cucumber
- Slice up the bunch of green onions finely. Then, using scissors (it's just SO much easier) slice up the chives. I use herb mincing scissors, they are amazing.1 bunch green onions, ¼ cup chives
For the Green Goddess Dressing (or Green Goddess Dip)
- Add the TikTok Green Goddess salad dressing ingredients to a mini food processor, or a blender. Start with the liquids first, then the shallot, spinach, basil, Parmesan, and the nuts. Add the salt last.2 lemons, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, 1 shallot, 1 cup basil, 1 cup spinach, ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup pecans, 1 teaspoon salt
- Pour the Green Goddess salad dressing directly onto the bowl of chopped cabbage, cucumber, onions, and chives. Give it a nice mix or tossing, and serve immediately. Garnish with toasted croutons, or candied pecans.
- You can also make the Green Goddess salad dressing and use it as a dip for vegetables.
Notes
- If chopping up a head of cabbage daunts you, purchase shredded cabbage that is sold in the bag. It is not quite the same texture, but it is a HUGE timesaver!
- Make the salad dressing up and keep it separate until ready to serve. This is helpful for picnics, potlucks, holiday gatherings, etc.
- Try the salad dressing as a Green Goddess Dip for a table of crackers, cheese, and vegetables.
Substitutions
Substitute nutritional yeast if you want to make this as the original version of the TikTok Green Goddess Salad. This salad was originally developed for a vegan diet, so Parmesan cheese was replaced with nutritional yeast.Nutrition
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