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    Home » Recipes » Dips and Spreads

    Published: Jun 30, 2021 · Modified: Feb 14, 2023 · This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links.

    Green Goddess Dip

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    This Green Goddess Dip is made in 5 minutes. It is oil-free and has only 8 simple ingredients, one of the best WFPB sauces out there. I love vegan sauces as this super versatile gem; you can use them as dipping sauces or even on pasta. If you love green dips or simply explore them, this is for you!

    Green Goddess Dip
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    I love sauces that simplify my life. I have shared some of the sauces I love, such as my Creamy Vegan Sauce , Vegan Basil Pesto, and Arugula-based Vegan Pesto Sauces.

    As I recently graduated from a whole-foods plant-based nutrition program, where the use of oil, processed foods, and salt are discouraged, I have started playing in the kitchen with recipes that avoid these ingredients.

    Green Goddess Dip with Carrots and Celery Sticks
    Green Goddess Dip with Carrots and Celery Sticks

    This is considered Whole Foods Plant-Based compliant because it has Nutritional Yeast, a processed good but is considered minimally processed; other than that, the ingredients are all 100% unprocessed.

    Check the full shopping list for adhering to a Whole Foods Plant-Based Diet, developed by the Center of Nutrition Studies (T. Colin Campell).

    Jump to:
    • 🧾 Ingredients and Method
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥢 How to serve
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🫙 Storing
    • 📚 More vegan sauce recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 🌡️ Food safety
    • 💬 Reviews and Comments

    🧾 Ingredients and Method

    This vegan green goddess dressing is undoubtedly one of the best plant-based dips. It is made quickly and with simple ingredients such as Garlic, lemon juice, fresh herbs, and vegan condiments.

    Green Goddess dressing Ingredients
    • Fresh parsley is one of the best herbs in green goddess dip! It has a mild, sweet flavor and adds a fantastic taste to the dip. Not only that, but it's also very easy to add. Simply chop up some fresh parsley and sprinkle it on top of your dip before serving!
    • Spring onions - also known as scallions or green onions - are a type of onion with edible white bulbs and long green stalks. They add a tangy flavor to dishes and can be eaten raw or cooked. The onion's sharpness pairs well with the creamy, herby taste of Green Goddess dressing. To use spring onion in this dressing,
    • Fresh basil - adds and herby mild and sweet flavor.
    • Nutritional yeast - brings in the cheesy flavor and umami.
    • Hemp seeds - contribute to healthy fats and creaminess.
    • Garlic - adds flavor. Use garlic powder as a substitute.
    • Lemon juice - add acidity and yummy citrus flavor.

    Optionally, add salt.

    🔪 Instructions

    Well, it doesn't get easier than this.

    Prepare your ingredients

    Wash and pad dry the fresh herbs.

    Peel the garlic.

    Squeeze the lemon juice (alternatively apple cider vinegar).

    Blend

    Add all the loosely chopped ingredients to the food processor, high-speed blender, or immersion blender and pulse for 30 seconds or until your reach a silky and creamy consistency.

    blending WFPB sauces using an immersion blender

    Note: if you are making a big batch, I recommend using a food processor or a blender. An immersion blender is a better option when making small batches of the green goddess dressing recipe.

    Adjust

    Taste and adjust flavor. Add more nutritional yeast for “cheesiness” and water if you want to make it thinner, and use it as a dipping sauce.

    Super easy, isn't it? One of the best WFPB sauces made!

    🥢 How to serve

    Dip: You can use this healthy sauce dip for your carrot and celery sticks, crackers or crispy tofu, or air fryer tofu nuggets.

    Green Goddess Dip

    Pasta: mix it with your pasta as you would with pesto. It works both as a warm dish and a cold pasta salad.

    Green Goddess Dip
    Green Goddess Dip on Pasta

    Dipping sauce: to use it as a veggie dip, thin it up with some water or dairy-free milk (about ¼ cup) to use as a dipping sauce over artichokes, grilled or roasted veggies, or fresh vegetables.

    artichokes with dipping sauce
    Artichokes with Dipping Sauce

    Salads: This easy green goddess dressing is my favorite salad dressing; just add extra water to make it thinner.

    This green goddess dressing is also perfect for a buddha bowl or a vegan poke bowl. I like adding it to my quinoa, black beans, or brown rice to make them absolutely delicious! It adds such a fresh flavor to everything!

    If you like salad dressings and don't mind using extra virgin olive oil, I recommend you to have a look at our 5-minute homemade vinaigrette dressing recipe. It has no saturated fat and is also an awesome recipe from my mom's kitchen.

    📖 Variations

    Green onions

    Feel free to change green onions for shallots or red onion, maybe decreasing the quantity since their flavor is more intense.

    Water

    You can use any dairy-free milk for a thicker consistency. Always add liquids dd little by little until you reach the desired consistency.

    Fresh herbs

    Use fresh chopped chives instead of or in addition to basil and parsley. If using fresh chives, reduce the number of green onions, as the flavor can become too intense.

    Lemon juice

    Replace apple cider vinegar.

    Nutritional yeast

    Replace for coconut aminos, to make up for the umami flavor.

    Spicy

    Add black pepper or red chili flakes.

    Other ingredients

    Sometimes, I like adding raw cashews or peanuts for extra thickness and creaminess.

    Cooked sweet potato or maple syrup also makes excellent additions if you add some sweet notes.

    Some people include sour cream or greek yogurt, but this would make the sauce not WFPB complaint, as it adds an animal product to the vegan green goddess dressing and saturated fat. I don't think this delicious recipe needs it!

    Note: I don't use these thickening options when making a green goddess salad dressing instead of a dip, as you want to keep it more fluid.

    Optional

    Omit salt to make it WFPB compliant. The flavor shouldn’t change much.

    See nutritional information down in the recipe card.

    🫙 Storing

    Yes, simply store it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to three days.

    You can also freeze it in batches and thaw it when needed, just leaving it in the fridge overnight. Just make sure to use a sealed container.

    If using it for pasta as an oil-free replacement for pesto, you can also add it frozen to the pasta and on a low fire, and it will thaw in a couple of minutes.

    📚 More vegan sauce recipes

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    Green Goddess Dip

    ⭐ If you try this green goddess dressing recipe, let us know! 💬 Leave a comment, rate it, and don't forget to tag us @ourplantbasedworld on Instagram. Cheers!

    📋 Recipe

    Green Goddess Dip

    Green Goddess Dip

    Gus
    This Green Goddess Dip is made in 5 minutes. It is oil-free and has only 7 simple ingredients. It is super versatile; you can use it as a dip or thin it to make a dipping sauce.
    5 from 26 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Basics & Preparations, Sauces & Dressings, Snack
    Cuisine Healthy, Mediterranean
    Servings 6 Servings
    Calories 124 kcal

    Equipment

    My favorite blender: BlendTec Brand..
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    my favorite immersion blender cuisine art brand.
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    May favorite food processor: Cuisine Art
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 garlic cloves
    • 1 ½ lemon juiced
    • 1.5 oz parsley
    • 1 oz basil
    • ½ green onion use only the green tops for a milder taste
    • ½ cup nutritional yeast
    • ½ cup hemp seeds hulled

    Optional:

    • ½ teaspoon sea salt optional, avoid if adhering to a WFPB diet
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    Directions
     

    • Add all the ingredients to the food processor or immersion blender and pulse for 30 seconds or until silky.
    • Taste and adjust flavor. Add more nutritional yeast for “cheesiness” and water if you want to make it thinner and use it as a dipping sauce.
    • Serve with your favorite snack.

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    Notes

    Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
    You can freeze it in batches and thaw when needed, just leaving it in the fridge overnight. If using it for pasta as an oil-free replacement for pesto, you can also add it frozen to the pasta and on a low fire, and it will thaw in a couple of minutes.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 171mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 949IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 3mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Green Goddess Dip
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    124
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    8
    g
    12
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Sodium
     
    5
    mg
    0
    %
    Potassium
     
    171
    mg
    5
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    6
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    9
    g
    18
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    949
    IU
    19
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    25
    mg
    30
    %
    Calcium
     
    51
    mg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
     
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    🌡️ Food safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • 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 a 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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    1. Kayla DiMaggio says

      October 25, 2021 at 8:32 pm

      5 stars
      This green goddess dip was so delicious! I loved all the flavors and it made the perfect snack for work!

      Reply
    2. Shilpa says

      October 25, 2021 at 10:44 pm

      5 stars
      This dip was delicious. Perfect with veggie sticks. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    3. Holly says

      October 26, 2021 at 3:24 am

      5 stars
      I love how easy this is to put together. Perfect for a crudite platter!

      Reply
    4. Sagen says

      October 26, 2021 at 4:05 am

      5 stars
      Fantastic job with this recipe! 🙂 wow can't say enough good things. I can't wait to try it out with the artichoke suggestion. Thanks for sharing all the different ways to enjoy it 🙂

      Reply
    5. Andrea White says

      October 26, 2021 at 7:02 am

      5 stars
      this dip is the best! so easy to make and so good!

      Reply
    6. Laura J says

      November 07, 2021 at 10:54 pm

      5 stars
      I tried making the Green Goddess Dip. This was a new site for me, so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it was really good - we had it on pasta. It has a sharp taste, with a ton of flavor. It’s hard to find good dips or sauces that don’t use oil OR nuts. This was a nice surprise, and I’ll be trying more recipes from the site.

      Reply
      • Gus says

        November 08, 2021 at 8:49 am

        Hi Laura,

        Thanks for your feedback about the Green Goddess dip. I'm glad you found it to be a nice surprise and are looking forward to trying more recipes from our site. We're always working on new recipes so please let us know if there's anything, in particular, you would like to see!

        Reply
    7. Dannii says

      January 29, 2022 at 1:44 pm

      5 stars
      What a vibrant and delicious dip. So much wonderful flavour in it.

      Reply
    8. Kaitli says

      January 29, 2022 at 1:46 pm

      5 stars
      Hey Tavo,

      The dip was super herbaceous and yummy. Can’t wait to see more of what you learned from the program you graduated from.

      Reply
      • Gus says

        January 29, 2022 at 1:54 pm

        Thank you, Kaitli! Yes, it was super interesting so I am starting to apply a bunch of concepts to my cooking! I am glad you liked the dip and thank you very much for your feedback!

        Reply
    9. Claudia Lamascolo says

      January 29, 2022 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe tasted great and so easy! will make it again for sure!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        February 12, 2022 at 4:45 pm

        That's cool Claudia! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a review!

        Reply
    10. Vanessa says

      January 29, 2022 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      This dip is so delicious. I'm always on the look out for healthy recipes, so this was perfect!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        February 03, 2022 at 8:55 am

        We are glad to know you enjoyed the creamy vegan Goddess sauce! It is also a favorite in the house!

        Reply
    11. Casey says

      January 29, 2022 at 4:24 pm

      5 stars
      Flavors to die for!!!! 🙂 So delish as a dip...I think next time I'll put it over pasta! So good!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        February 09, 2022 at 9:06 pm

        That's a great idea, Casey! I too use it on pasta!

        Reply
    12. Beth Sachs says

      January 29, 2022 at 4:30 pm

      5 stars
      Such a delicious quick dip to make. Perfect with carrot sticks.

      Reply
    13. Chris says

      January 29, 2022 at 4:36 pm

      5 stars
      This green goddess dip is so good! For everyone making this dip, just make a double batch! You can eat it with chips, pasta, bread, etc. It is so good! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Joaco says

        February 01, 2022 at 11:50 pm

        Hi Chris, thank you so much for your feedback! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the dip and it's become a favorite in your household. I'm glad we could help make that happen!

        Reply
    14. Jacqui says

      January 29, 2022 at 5:04 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great recipe! Thank you so much for sharing

      Reply
      • Gus says

        January 29, 2022 at 6:39 pm

        you are welcome Jacqui! We are glad you liked it! Thanks for your comment.

        Reply
    15. Michelle says

      January 29, 2022 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      The recipe video is really helpful, thanks for that! I need to try more oil free super healthy recipes so this is a perfect start 🙂

      Reply
      • Gus says

        February 05, 2022 at 2:25 pm

        I am glad you found the video helpful Michelle! Yes, it is important to ditch some oil from oil meals!

        Reply
    16. nancy says

      January 29, 2022 at 10:58 pm

      5 stars
      one of our favourite sauces!! so multi functional!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        January 30, 2022 at 8:53 am

        That's cool, Nancy! Yes, that's the thing I like the most about this Green Goddess Sauce!

        Reply
    17. Ana says

      January 30, 2022 at 9:16 pm

      5 stars
      Wonderful dressing! It tastes great as a dip or over salads. I loved how easy it was to make.

      Reply
      • Joaco says

        January 31, 2022 at 10:13 am

        That's great Ana, thank you for your review! Indeed is a very easy-to-make recipe! another reason to fall in love with it!

        Reply

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