Going green can mean so many things. It can mean being environmentally conscious, or bringing out our inner Irish. For me it means eating green food. A few weeks ago I made pistachio pudding cookies which were the perfect verdant green color! Recently, I made Green Goddess Dip! This dip lives up to its name! I’ve always been totally upfront about how much I love snack foods! I could seriously eat snack food and dessert for every meal. And I if I didn’t have kids, I probably would!
This Green Goddess Dip is a way for me to indulge my snack-craving taste buds without feeling guilty! This dip is actually quite healthy. Yep, you heard me right-healthy. I used a ripe avocado (the green has to come from somewhere) and then I added light mayo and plain Chobani Greek yogurt. The mayo makes this especially creamy, the yogurt keeps it light and tangy, the garlic and herbs load it up with fresh flavor.
This Green Goddess Dip is perfect when you need a quick appetizer. You just throw everything in the food processor, whirl and serve. So simple, it’s almost laughable. I served this with lots of veggies, but it would be wonderful with crackers, pita chips or pretzels. You could even thin it up and use it as a salad dressing (I’ll be trying that soon!).
Kermit the Frog may have lamented that it wasn’t easy being green. I’m not really sure what he was talking about, but perhaps if he would have eaten more Green Goddess Dip, he’d have had a completely different perspective on life! Seriously, it’s that good!
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Ingredients
- 1 avocado diced
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 2 tablespoon basil
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ cup plain Chobani Greek Yogurt
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine avocado, lemon juice, parsley, basil and garlic. Pulse until smooth. Add yogurt and mayo and mix until dip is well blended and creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with veggies or crackers.
- Serves 16
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I am ALL about dips. Especially dips that can make me feel good about myself and not feel like I jsut ate a brick. Because yes, I can eat my weight in any dip! Especially when veggies or crackers are involved. This looks wonderful! I love that avocado and greek yogurt are present!
If we are going to snack, better be healthy right! Then we can indulge in desserts (like your yummilicous monkey bread!). Thanks Sally!
Yum this sounds delish. Love all the “green” ingredients in this dip. Off to vote for your blog!!
You are too sweet Desi! Thanks for the vote!
I just started following your blog, it was those Guinness cupcakes that got me. I love a good Goddess recipe, yours looks great…Kermit would approve.
Welcome Kim! So happy to have hooked with the Guinness-a girl after my own heart!
We are on the same wavelength again – Trippy! I have been making some dip/dressing variations with Chobani too (mine are with different flavors). I’ve never tried the green goddess flavor, store bought or homemade. Looks delicious! And, I could totally just eat snacks, appetizers and desserts too!
Oooh, I can’t wait to see what you made Nicole!!! This was my first green goddess experience and I liked it! Love the Chobani!
Well, it has avocado. So…I’m all over it!
I LOOOVVVEEE Avocado’s too!!!
This looks and sounds like a great dip, Tanya, one that won’t cause my arteries to close a little with every mouthful.
Thanks John, we all have cholesterol to worry about don’t we? You can eat this freely!
Oh my Goodness! Each recipe I click on (Weekend Potluck) that looks tasty ends up leading me to your blog! Green Goddess was, and still is, my favorite dressing and this looks just wonderful! I think I should just follow your blog since I’ve been led her over and over!
Kelli, you are too kind! I’ve never had a green goddess dressing, but now that I have this, salads will get a face lift! Thank you for coming on over and checking me out!
Sounds like the perfect snack!
Thank you, I thought it was!
This looks so fresh and yummy! I love dips like this. They make it fun to eat veggies! Thanks for sharing, I’m pinning now to make soon!
~Jen @ Yummy. Healthy. Easy.
Sometimes veggies need to be dressed up! Thanks Jen!
Sounds delish! I eat pretzels dipped in green goddess dressing all the time- this sounds a tad bit healthier though!
Salty pretzels would be perfect! Through in a few veggies for color!
yum! this dip sounds divine!
Thank you Katie!
Mm, this dip looks amazing! The perfect accompaniment to some fresh veggies.
This dip went very well with veggies!
Found your recipe at the What’s Shakin’ Link Party. Even though we are expecting snow here in Nebraska, I started planting seeds to prepare for my garden this summer. I can’t wait to be able to make this fresh herbs from my garden and serve it with fresh veggies. I would love to have you link this up at http://www.chefnotincluded.com/2013/03/chefs-day-off-6.html
This is the perfect dip for fresh herbs John! Thanks for the invite!
Tanya, I’m such a ‘dipper’ with anything and wish I could eat dessert for a meal everyday. But when we have little ones…guess we have to be an example! I love the name of this dip! AND I gave it some PIN action! (=
This looks great! Homemade dips are always better:) I can’t wait to try this!!
I agree, homemade is ALWAYS better!
I voted!
In high school we would go to a restaurant that served a wrap with green goddess dressing in it and I ordered it every time. I love that flavor and thanks for the recipe.
Oh thank you Loretta! I’m so appreciative! Green goddess is my new favorite flavor for sure! I can’t wait to try it on a sandwich!
I have heard of green goddess dressing for years, but never bothered to find out exactly what it was. Now I know! I can’t wait to try it
I hope you do try it, you’ll be hooked!
Newest follower here, I found your blog through the blog hop! You have a wonderful blog, I can’t wait to read more.
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-Melanie @meandmr.com
Welcome Melanie! Happy to have you here!
Love dips!!! so yummy! I hope you link to my party every week- http://atozebracelebrations.com/2013/03/link-party-every-tuesday.html
Nancy