Description
This Spicy Green Goddess Salad takes the viral chopped salad to the next level with a fiery Jalapeño-Avocado Dressing. Finely diced cabbage and cucumbers are tossed in a creamy, spicy, and vibrant green sauce perfect for scooping with tortilla chips.
Ingredients
1 small head green cabbage, finely diced
3–4 Persian cucumbers, finely diced
1 bunch green onions (scallions), thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
For the Spicy Avocado Dressing:
1 large ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
1 cup fresh cilantro (leaves and tender stems)
1–2 jalapeño peppers (seeds in for hot, seeds out for mild)
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 limes, juiced (about 3–4 tbsp)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup walnuts, cashews, or pistachios (optional, for creaminess)
1/3 cup water (plus more to thin)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash and finely dice the green cabbage and cucumbers into small, uniform pieces. Thinly slice the green onions and chives. Add all the veggies to a large mixing bowl.
2. In a high-speed blender, combine the avocado, cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, lime juice, vinegar, olive oil, nuts (if using), salt, and cumin (if using).
3. Blend on high until the mixture is silky smooth and vibrant green.
4. If the dressing is too thick, stream in water 1 tablespoon at a time while blending until it reaches a pourable consistency.
5. Pour the spicy dressing over the chopped salad mixture.
6. Toss well to ensure every piece is evenly coated.
7. Serve immediately with tortilla chips for scooping, or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
For extra heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeños or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
If you dislike cilantro, substitute with spinach and add more lime juice.
Serrano peppers can be used instead of jalapeños for a sharper, hotter kick.
This salad eats like a dip serve it with sturdy tortilla chips or crackers.
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook/Blended
- Cuisine: American/Mexican-Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg