Green Goddess Dressing

I recently went to lunch at a yummy little spot in Greenville and had the most delicious green goddess cobb salad. The dressing was so thick and was left on the side though (my ultimate salad pet peeve), so I ended up using it as a dip for my fries more than a dressing for my greens. I am not complaining about this. It was the perfect accompaniment to my crispy potatoes!
I dunked my fries into the dressing and was mesmerized by the complex flavors going on inside my mouth. Garlic, onion, lemon… So tangy and rich.

Here is my take on the beloved Green Goddess dressing, that’s a bit more salad-friendly than the one I experienced. I’m not a fan of parsley so I omitted that, but feel free to use whatever fresh herbs you have on hand. Chives or tarragon would be especially delicious. This works great as a sandwich spread as well, or would be super tasty drizzled over grilled chicken or salmon. Keep the dressing in your fridge for up to a week and see all the ways you can enjoy it!

GREEN GODDESS DRESSING:
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh basil
1 cup fresh cilantro
1 cup mayonnaise
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
2 garlic cloves
½ t salt
Black pepper to taste
1 t pure maple syrup or agave
1 shallot
1 t anchovy paste
3 T water

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until combined. Drizzle in additional water if necessary to thin. Add additional salt, pepper or lemon juice to taste to get the perfect zing. Enjoy!