A delicious Spring Salad with mandarin oranges, cashews and avocado paired with a healthy Green Goddess dressing that is so easy to make, crazy delicious and can pull triple-duty as a dressing, dip or a sauce! It’s light & fresh, yet ultra creamy and packed with amazing flavor!
You’re going to love this Spring Salad with Homemade Green Goddess Dressing recipe!!
Why I love this recipe
Green Goddess salad went absolutely viral on TikTok by the amazing ‘Baked by Melissa’. It combines a variety of chopped green/white veggies with a pesto inspired creamy dressing. This Spring version combines mandarin oranges with spring salad mix, cashews and avocado for a fun twist on a classic green goddess salad. Add grilled chicken to make it a complete meal!
The Homemade Green Goddess Dressing recipe tastes fresh and unique! It works well on any greens but especially well on the Spring Salad here. It’s also delicious drizzled over freshly grilled vegetables or in a buddha bowl. Since it’s so versatile, you can make a big batch at the beginning on the week and serve it in different ways each weekday.
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What you’ll need to make this Spring Salad recipe
What you’ll need for the Spring Salad
- spring salad mix (also known as “Mesclun”)
- mandarin oranges,
- cashews, and
- avocado.
What is Green Goddess Dressing made of?
Green goddess dressing is a creamy salad dressing (or dip). To make my version you’ll need:
- plain greek yogurt,
- olive oil,
- apple cider vinegar,
- lemon juice,
- fresh basil,
- fresh parsley, and
- green onion.
For the full list of ingredients, and the printable recipe, be sure to check out the recipe card below.
Here’s how to make the Spring Salad
- Combine all of the salad ingredients in a medium to large mixing bowl and toss gently.
And here’s how to make the dressing
- Add all of the ingredients to a high speed food processor.
- Process on high for about 45-60 seconds until there are no lumps. (Purée setting)
- Serve over salad.
Make this Spring Salad with Homemade Green Goddess Dressing, then check out my Montreal Steak Salad with Pears, Cranberries and Honey Mustard Dressing, Roasted Asparagus Caesar Salad, and Classic Waldorf Salad and more of my healthy salad dressing recipes.
Tips
- To thin out the dressing add water 1/2 tbsp at a time and blend until desired consistency.
- Almonds are a great alternative to cashews and cracked black pepper tastes great sprinkled on the salad after adding the dressing.
- Additional optional toppings that will pair well: cherry tomatoes, red onion, blue corn tortilla strips
How to store
Store leftover dressing in an airtight container (such as a mason jar) and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Other Spring recipes to try
- Vegan Spring Minestrone Soup
- Traditional Deviled Ham Salad
- Buttery Garlic Herb Oven Roasted Asparagus
Spring Salad with Homemade Green Goddess Dressing Recipe
A delicious Spring Salad with mandarin oranges, cashews and avocado paired with a healthy Green Goddess dressing that is so easy to make, crazy delicious and can pull triple-duty as a dressing, dip or a sauce! It's light & fresh, yet ultra creamy and packed with amazing flavor!
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 4 cups spring salad mix
- 3-4 mandarin oranges, peeled and broken apart
- ½ cup cashews, roughly chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced thinly
For the Dressing
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 1 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup green onion, chopped
Instructions
For the Salad
- Combine all of the salad ingredients in a medium to large mixing bowl and toss gently.
For the Dressing
- Add all of the ingredients to a high speed food processor.
- Process on high for about 45-60 seconds until there are no lumps. (Purée setting)
- Serve over salad.
Notes
To thin out the dressing add water 1/2 tbsp at a time and blend until desired consistency.
Almonds are a great alternative to cashews and cracked black pepper tastes great sprinkled on the salad after adding the dressing.
Additional optional toppings that will pair well: cherry tomatoes, red onion, blue corn tortilla strips
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 226Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 80mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 4gSugar: 12gProtein: 6g
The provided nutrition information is an estimate and it does not take brands into account. I use an automatic API to calculate this information.
