A delicious green goddess wedge salad, topped with bacon, blue cheese crumbles and cherry tomatoes and homemade green goddess dressing with Greek yogurt.
The first time I had a wedge salad was a few summers ago on my birthday. Mr. B. and I made a day of it and went to the Shedd Aquarium and then to the Melting Pot for dinner. The Melting Pot used to have a themed dinner that had a specially selected cheese fondue, salad, meat selection and chocolate fondue based on the time of year. That was what we chose to eat and a beautiful and delicious wedge salad was part of that.
I had never eaten a wedge salad before because to me it was just a hunk of lettuce with some dressing thrown on. Now that I look back I realize I was sorely missing out on the blue cheesy bacon-y goodness with a crunchy chunk of iceberg.
Typically wedge salads are served with blue cheese dressing, but for my salad here on Honey and Birch, I wanted to do something different. I came across this really different dressing – the green goddess. According to my research, before ranch dressing it was the most popular dressing on the West Coast.
And my green goddess wedge salad was born.
Green Goddess Dressing
Green goddess dressing, in many ways, reminds me of caesar dressing thanks to the anchovy fillets. They may seem a little gross, but don’t skimp on them. It really makes the difference between a good salad dressing and a bad one.
In addition to that are all the “green” herbs – parsley, green onion, tarragon and chives. I just love mixing this salad up because it smells herby and wonderful.
Green Goddess Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup reduced fat mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 canned anchovy fillets
- 1 garlic clove
- 2/3 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh chives
Instructions
- Place Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, anchovies and garlic in a food processor. Process until smooth.
- Add parsley, green onions, tarragon and chives and process until minced.
- Chill for 3 hours before serving.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Amount Per Serving | As Served |
| Calories 656kcal Calories from fat 378 | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 30% |
| Transfat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium 1541mg | 64% |
| Carbohydrate 32g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
| Sugars 17g | |
| Protein 39g | |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g |
| Sat Fat | Less than | 25g |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | |
Green Goddess Wedge Salad
Putting together a green goddess wedge salad is pretty easy. You will need the following ingredients:
- Iceberg lettuce
- cooked bacon, chopped
- cherry tomatoes, halved
- blue cheese crumbles
- Green Goddess dressing
Cut a chunk of iceberg lettuce from the head of lettuce. Sprinkle tomatoes, bacon, blue cheese and dressing over the wedge of lettuce.
And that’s it.
I have to say this was so enjoyable to eat – I just love the crunchiness of a wedge salad. I could eat one every day. Before you cook your bacon, check out this awesome bacon cooking tutorial from Cucina Kristina.
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laurie damrose says
This looks scuptious!Thank you for the recipe
Renée ♥ The Good Hearted Woman says
I am a huge fan of Wedge Salads, and your Green Goddess looks heavenly! Looks like tomorrow’s lunch to me!
Jenny B says
Aww, thanks Renee! 🙂
Rach's Recipes says
I love green goddess dressing – it’s a staple in my household. I usually use anchovy paste but experimented with fresh anchovies with your recipe for the first time and loved it. I added some arugula too. So good – everything was divine. Thanks for sharing.
Jenny says
So glad to hear you liked it Rachel!
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
Love green goddess dressing! So glad that Spring and fresh salads are on the horizon right now. Have a great Monday!
Munchkintime says
This salad loos so delicious, pinning it!
Audrey says
Mmm! I haven’t had green goddess dressing in quite a while. Thanks for sharing on the Creative K Kids Tasty Tuesdays Linky Party. I hope you will join us again next week.
Martie says
I’m on a wedge salad kick lately, and this one looks delicious! Thanks for sharing on FoodieFriDIY! 🙂 I can’t wait to try it.
Karyl Henry says
I had no idea green goddess dressing was so easy to make! I’m pinning this one for sure and making soon. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe.
bonbon @ farmhouse 40 says
Hi thanks for sharing this awesome recipe at INSPIRE ME MONDAY. Just to let you know I will be featuring your recipe at this week’s party. I hope you come by and share again this week at 9:00 a.m. EST at http://www.farmhouse40.com/inspire-me-monday-74/ Hugs!!!
Charlene Asay says
I love wedge salads. Just had a a great one this weekend at Outback Steakhouse. You should link up at Family Joy Blog Link Up Party. It’s open until Wednesday. Check it out http://thinking-outside-the-pot.com/?p=2329
Lauren @Mom Home Guide says
This recipe looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing it at Craft Frenzy Friday on Mom Home Guide!
Frugal Hausfrau says
I can’t wait for Spring, now! And my fresh herbs! Thanks for bringing this by Throwback Thursday last week!
Mollie
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Yummy! Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party! Pinned & shared.
Christine | Mid-Life Croissant says
I thought I was safe, since I JUST finished dinner, but nope. I want this right now. Thanks for linking up at Saucy Saturdays.