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!
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.
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).
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🧾 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.
- 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.
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.
Pasta: mix it with your pasta as you would with pesto. It works both as a warm dish and a cold pasta salad.
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.
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.
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⭐ 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
Equipment
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
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
Nutrition Facts
🌡️ 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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Kayla DiMaggio says
This green goddess dip was so delicious! I loved all the flavors and it made the perfect snack for work!
Shilpa says
This dip was delicious. Perfect with veggie sticks. Thanks for sharing
Holly says
I love how easy this is to put together. Perfect for a crudite platter!
Sagen says
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 🙂
Andrea White says
this dip is the best! so easy to make and so good!
Laura J says
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.
Gus says
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!
Dannii says
What a vibrant and delicious dip. So much wonderful flavour in it.
Kaitli says
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.
Gus says
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!
Claudia Lamascolo says
This recipe tasted great and so easy! will make it again for sure!
Gus says
That's cool Claudia! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a review!
Vanessa says
This dip is so delicious. I'm always on the look out for healthy recipes, so this was perfect!
Gus says
We are glad to know you enjoyed the creamy vegan Goddess sauce! It is also a favorite in the house!
Casey says
Flavors to die for!!!! 🙂 So delish as a dip...I think next time I'll put it over pasta! So good!
Gus says
That's a great idea, Casey! I too use it on pasta!
Beth Sachs says
Such a delicious quick dip to make. Perfect with carrot sticks.
Chris says
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!
Joaco says
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!
Jacqui says
Such a great recipe! Thank you so much for sharing
Gus says
you are welcome Jacqui! We are glad you liked it! Thanks for your comment.
Michelle says
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 🙂
Gus says
I am glad you found the video helpful Michelle! Yes, it is important to ditch some oil from oil meals!
nancy says
one of our favourite sauces!! so multi functional!
Gus says
That's cool, Nancy! Yes, that's the thing I like the most about this Green Goddess Sauce!
Ana says
Wonderful dressing! It tastes great as a dip or over salads. I loved how easy it was to make.
Joaco says
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!