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Healthy Green Goddess Dressing

Name: Healthy Green Goddess Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 4 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup tahini; 1 teaspoon maple syrup; 3 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons capers ((optional)); 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper ((optional)); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 cups cilantro leaves; 2 cups parsley leaves; Salt to taste

Published: Dec 12, 2022 by Nisha Melvani · 2 Comments

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Healthy Green Goddess Dressing is made with creamy tahini for added protein and heart healthy fats. It's packed with flavor, vegan, and quick and easy to make.

Three roasted cauliflower steaks on a white plate with a drizzle of green dressing, lemon wedges, and green goddess dressing in a jar. — Serve this healthy Green Goddess Dressing with Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Steaks for a delicious meal.

Go ahead and pair this creamy green tahini dressing with almost anything! It's so versatile. Drizzle generously on roasted veggies, Buddha bowls, air fryer tofu, salads, crispy potatoes, or whatever your heart desires!

It's a great recipe for using up fresh herbs. Plus, it's packed nutrients and comes together in just 5 minutes.

This Healthy Green Goddess Dressing was inspired by my Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Steaks on this site, and also pairs well with my Veggie Bowl Recipes.

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👩🏼‍🌾 Ingredients

Crushed red pepper, cumin, maple syrup, tahini, red wine vinegar, head of garlic, cilantro, and parsley on a white marble board. — Ingredients for Healthy Green Goddess Dressing

Fresh parsley and cilantro pack flavor and nutrients into this healthy tahini-style dressing. It's a great way to use up fresh herbs.
Tahini gives the Healthy Green Goddess Dressing a delicious creaminess. It is a paste made from toasted ground sesame seeds, with a rich, nutty taste that goes well in dressings, dips, and spreads such as hummus. It's rich in heart healthy fats and a good source of calcium and iron.
Crushed red pepper (optional) adds a kick of flavor and some heat to the dressing.
Red wine vinegar adds a welcomed tangy flavor that complement the tahini perfectly.

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🌿 Substitutions

Red wine vinegar - Fermented red wine vinegar is the best choice for this recipe. The acidity heightens the sauce taste while adding depth with a lingering tanginess. You can also use white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar for a milder flavor. Avoid distilled white vinegar because it will be too sharp.
Tahini - use extra-virgin olive oil in place of the tahini for a chimichurri sauce instead
Crushed red pepper - omit for non-spicy
Cilantro - omit as desired and use more parsley

Try these Crispy Roasted Potato Bites on this site with this Healthy Green Goddess Dressing. Or make my 5-minute vegan Pumpkin Seed Pesto (Nut-Free) for another herb-loaded sauce recipe.

📖 Instructions

Transfer the tahini, red wine vinegar, maple syrup, cumin, crushed red pepper, garlic, cilantro, parsley, and water to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend on high until smooth. Adjust salt, vinegar, and maple syrup to taste.

Healthy green goddess dressing in the canister of a blender with a silver spoon. — Easy and versatile Healthy Green Goddess Dressing.

💡 Expert Tips

Fresh herbs: Wash the herbs thoroughly. Handpick the leaves from the stem, or use a chef’s knife to quickly shave them off.
Equipment: Use a high-speed blender for best results. A food processor will also work.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Or freeze in an ice cube tray or freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

🙋🏽‍♀️ Recipe FAQs

What does Green Goddess Dressing taste like?

It tastes bright, fresh, and herbaceous from the parsley and cilantro with a hint of spice from the red chili peppers. It also has a slight kick from the garlic, and a savory flavor from the cumin. It's just the right amount of tanginess from the red wine vinegar. The tahini makes the sauce smooth and creamy.

Can I make this without a blender or food processor?

Yes! Use a chef’s knife to finely chop the herbs and mince the garlic. Mix with the vinegar, spices, and salt. Slowly add the tahini, whisking to combine. The sauce will be coarse in texture and less of bright green color without a blender or food processor.

Can I freeze Healthy Green Goddess Dressing?

Yes! Freeze the dressing in a silicone ice cube tray and pop out the cubes as needed, or in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.