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    Home » Appetizers » Dip Recipes » Avocado Green Goddess Dressing without Mayo

    Avocado Green Goddess Dressing without Mayo

    Published: May 7, 2018 · Modified: Aug 28, 2022 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 26 Comments

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    All the flavour of Green Goddess Dressing without the mayo! This Vegan Mayo-Free Avocado Green Goddess Dressing makes a fabulous salad dressing or dip, a topping for power bowls or tacos, or a marinade for shrimp or chicken. Keto-friendly!

    A dish of green goddess dip with fresh veggies around it.

    Who doesn't love this classic California dressing? Green Goddess dressing became popular in the 1920s in San Francisco where it was made with a base of full-fat mayonnaise, sour cream and anchovies.

    Tasty, but not so great for our heart health . . . or waistline!

    ❤️ Why you'll love this mayo-free Green Goddess recipe

    • This lighter recipe for Green Goddess Dressing with tarragon has just as much flavour, it's just as creamy, but you'll make it with a base of avocado instead of mayonnaise.
    • This is a green goddess dressing without anchovies for all you anchovy-haters!
    • It has a wonderful zestiness from lemon and lime juices.
    • Chives and fresh tarragon give it a characteristic green hue and add light, fresh flavours.
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    • ❤️ Why you'll love this mayo-free Green Goddess recipe
    • 🛒 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍽 Five ways to use Avocado Green Goddess Dressing
    • ⏰ How long will this dressing keep?
    • 🗒 More salad dressing and dip recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    Fresh pea pods, tomatoes, asparagus and other vegetables around a dish of green goddess dip.

    🛒 Ingredients

    • avocado 
    • lime 
    • lemon
    • white wine vinegar
    • olive oil
    • light salad oil *use avocado oil or olive oil for keto diet
    • water 
    • sea salt
    • fresh chives 
    • fresh tarragon 

    🔪 Instructions

    First, believe me, you honestly won't miss the mayonnaise or sour cream!

    Choose a ripe avocado, remove the pit and scoop the flesh from the peel. Next, add it to a blender along with the remaining ingredients, then blend until smooth and creamy.

    This vegan recipe makes a thick dressing that is best on sturdy greens like romaine or kale. Unless you thin it out with water, it's not a pourable dressing, so toss your salad before serving.

    To thin it out to use as a dressing, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until you've reached your desired consistency.

    Overhead view of a jar filled with green goddess dip.

    🍽 Five ways to use Avocado Green Goddess Dressing

    Here are a few suggestions for ways to use this green goddess dressing.

    1. Use it as a cool, creamy dressing for your favourite salad.
    2. It makes a pretty dip for fresh vegetables.
    3. It's a fabulous dressing for potato salad.
    4. Try it as a topping for fish or shrimp tacos.
    5. As a dressing for your favourite power bowl! Try it on this Fresh Veggie and Grilled Shrimp Zoodle Bowl, this Fresh Burrito Bowl.

    This Green Goddess dressing with tarragon is made without anchovies, and it's gluten-free, vegan and paleo. If you use avocado oil or olive oil, it's suitable for ketogenic diets, too!

    Dipping an asparagus spear into may-free green goddess dip.

    ⏰ How long will this dressing keep?

    This vegan Green Goddess dressing (or dip) will keep up to a week in a covered jar in the refrigerator. Adding lemon and lime juice to the recipe helps to keep this dip's beautiful green colour without turning brown!

    🗒 More salad dressing and dip recipes

    Love healthy salad dressing recipes? Try this oh-so-popular Hollyhock Nutritional Yeast Dressing and find more tips and recipe ideas in How to Make Homemade Salad Dressing.

    Looking for more healthy dip recipe ideas? You'll find more inspiration in the dip category of my recipe index.

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    This recipe was slightly adapted from the dressing used in King Crab Cobb Salad by Ned Bell in Lure:  Healthy, Sustainable Seafood Recipes from the West Coast.

    When you make this Green Goddess dip and dressing, please leave a comment and a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟star rating below. Thanks in advance! Subscribe to my newsletter and have new recipes delivered straight to your inbox once a week.

    📖 Recipe

    A dish of green goddess dip with fresh vegetables for dipping.

    Mayo-Free Avocado Green Goddess Dressing

    Use this versatile Mayo-Free Avocado Green Goddess Dressing and Dip for salads or goddess bowls, as a dip for veggies, a topping for tacos, or a marinade for shrimp or chicken. It's also delicious on pasta or potato salad. Best on sturdier greens like romaine or kale.
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    Course: Dressings and Sauces
    Cuisine: American, Canadian, Gluten-Free, Keto, paleo, Vegan
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 83kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
    • 1 medium lime, zest and juice of
    • 1 medium lemon, zest and juice of
    • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
    • ¼ cup olive oil, extra virgin
    • ¼ cup light salad oil, *use avocado oil or olive oil for keto diet
    • ½ cup water, more for a thinner dressing
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped

    Instructions

    • Put all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth and creamy.

    Notes

    Store this green goddess dressing in a covered container in the fridge for up to a week.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Lynn

      February 17, 2022 at 4:18 pm

      Greetings Elaine. Thank you for the recipe, it sounds delicious. I want to make this pourable dressing to accommodate my guests. How much water am I adding to obtain a pourable consistency. Will thinning the dressing alter the flavor?

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 17, 2022 at 5:40 pm

        Hi Lynn, Great question! I would start with a tablespoon or two at a time. Just keep whisking until you get the pourable consistency you're looking for. As it says in the recipe, you can add up to 1/2 a cup, but I would start with a little at a time. Thanks for your question! Enjoy.

        Reply
    2. Marg

      May 02, 2021 at 9:27 pm

      5 stars
      Always a favorite dip here!

      Reply
    3. Sharon

      August 19, 2020 at 8:28 pm

      5 stars
      Fabulous dip. 5 stars from me!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        August 23, 2020 at 8:13 pm

        Great! Thanks for taking the time to comment and rate my recipe.

        Reply
    4. Carol

      July 06, 2019 at 9:25 am

      5 stars
      Made this today with some variations: No tarragon on hand, so I used Basil, only used the 1/4c EVOO and 1/4c water, and apple cider vinegar instead of white wine vinegar. Turned out great, I thought. The colour is stunning and has a zip to it with the citrus. Also, I snuck in some freshly ground pepper. Maybe a touch of garlic next time I make it. And there will be a next time, for sure!! Thanks for the inspiration.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 06, 2019 at 10:31 am

        Love your adaptations, Carol! I'll bet it was delicious with basil. Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    5. Melanie @ Bon Appet'Eat

      May 17, 2018 at 3:31 am

      5 stars
      This looks so creamy. My kids would love it! Saving this for later for sure!

      Reply
    6. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking

      May 16, 2018 at 5:35 pm

      5 stars
      Pinning this for later! I'm always looking for different homemade salad dressings, and mayo free is just the type of creamy dressing I like!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        May 16, 2018 at 7:54 pm

        Thanks Leanne! All the flavour without the mayo!

        Reply
    7. Lily {Gastro Senses}

      May 15, 2018 at 4:27 pm

      I love the dressing. I have a few friends who are vegan, so I’ll need to make this for them!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        May 16, 2018 at 7:55 pm

        I'm sure they'll love it, Lily! That's so thoughtful of you.

        Reply
    8. Nicole | What She Ate

      May 15, 2018 at 12:04 pm

      5 stars
      I feel like I can taste this after looking at the ingredient list. Love that you used one of my favorite underrated herbs - tarragon. Looks delicious, Elaine!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        May 16, 2018 at 7:56 pm

        Hi Nicole,
        Tarragon is not something I use often, but I love the subtle flavour it gives this dressing.Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    9. Cheryl

      May 14, 2018 at 4:49 pm

      I can't wait to try this! We don't eat eggs and are avocado obsessed - thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        May 14, 2018 at 5:41 pm

        Hi Cheryl,
        This is a great dip and dressing for those with allergies. And, like you, I'm avocado obsessed, too!

        Reply
    10. Carolyn Hetke

      May 14, 2018 at 4:21 pm

      What a great idea! I love spring and summer fresh herbs so this definitely going in my rotation! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        May 14, 2018 at 5:43 pm

        Thanks Carolyn,
        Tarragon is not a herb I use often, but it's perfect in this dressing. It just adds a subtle hint of flavour.

        Reply
    11. Lisa

      May 14, 2018 at 3:32 pm

      Considering I love avocados, this dressing looks amazing...and so simple! I'm looking forward to making it, just in time for salad season!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        May 14, 2018 at 5:44 pm

        Hi Lisa, You're right--it's super simple and such a versatile dressing . . . or a dip!

        Reply
    12. Gabby

      May 14, 2018 at 3:19 pm

      5 stars
      That looks so refreshing, I already know it'll taste delicious!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        May 14, 2018 at 5:45 pm

        Thanks Gabby! Fresh, light and healthy.:)

        Reply
    13. Diane Galambos

      May 14, 2018 at 10:10 am

      Hi Elaine, I am in need of salad dressing in dips hat are not too acidic - this one will do the trick. Looking forward to trying it. Am so grateful for this idea! Diane | Kitchen Bliss | FBC

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        May 14, 2018 at 5:42 pm

        Thanks Diane! I'm 100% positive you will love it. We sure do!

        Reply
    14. Cathy

      May 14, 2018 at 6:37 am

      5 stars
      What a great looking dairy-free dip! Avocados are so good for us, so it's wonderful to find ways to include them in our menus.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        May 14, 2018 at 7:17 am

        And it tastes SO good!:)

        Reply

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