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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Green Goddess Dip
Ingredients
- 1 avocado diced
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 2 tablespoon basil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup plain Chobani Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 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
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
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!
Lemonsforlulu says
If we are going to snack, better be healthy right! Then we can indulge in desserts (like your yummilicous monkey bread!). Thanks Sally!
Desi says
Yum this sounds delish. Love all the “green” ingredients in this dip. Off to vote for your blog!!
Lemonsforlulu says
You are too sweet Desi! Thanks for the vote!
Kim @ Soliloquy Of Food & Such says
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.
Lemonsforlulu says
Welcome Kim! So happy to have hooked with the Guinness-a girl after my own heart!
Nicole says
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!
Lemonsforlulu says
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!
crazyforcrust says
Well, it has avocado. So…I’m all over it! 🙂
Lemonsforlulu says
I LOOOVVVEEE Avocado’s too!!!
ChgoJohn says
This looks and sounds like a great dip, Tanya, one that won’t cause my arteries to close a little with every mouthful. 🙂
Lemonsforlulu says
Thanks John, we all have cholesterol to worry about don’t we? You can eat this freely!
kalamitykelli says
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! 🙂
Lemonsforlulu says
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!
igotthismartha says
Sounds like the perfect snack!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you, I thought it was!
Jen Nikolaus says
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.
Lemonsforlulu says
Sometimes veggies need to be dressed up! Thanks Jen!
Stephanie says
Sounds delish! I eat pretzels dipped in green goddess dressing all the time- this sounds a tad bit healthier though! 😉
Lemonsforlulu says
Salty pretzels would be perfect! Through in a few veggies for color!
Katie says
yum! this dip sounds divine!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you Katie!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
Mm, this dip looks amazing! The perfect accompaniment to some fresh veggies.
Lemonsforlulu says
This dip went very well with veggies!
John says
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
Lemonsforlulu says
This is the perfect dip for fresh herbs John! Thanks for the invite!
Gloria @ Simply Gloria says
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! (=
Shannon {Cozy Country Living} says
This looks great! Homemade dips are always better:) I can’t wait to try this!!
Lemonsforlulu says
I agree, homemade is ALWAYS better!
Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen says
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.
Lemonsforlulu says
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!
cookingwithcurls says
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 🙂
Lemonsforlulu says
I hope you do try it, you’ll be hooked!
melanie says
Newest follower here, I found your blog through the blog hop! You have a wonderful blog, I can’t wait to read more.
You can find me at meandmr.com
-Melanie @meandmr.com
Lemonsforlulu says
Welcome Melanie! Happy to have you here!
Nancy Pfeifer says
Love dips!!! so yummy! I hope you link to my party every week- http://atozebracelebrations.com/2013/03/link-party-every-tuesday.html
Nancy
Lisa@ Cooking with Curls says
YUM!!! I love dips, I love the color green (1/2 Irish), and I love avocados…it’s perfect 🙂
Lemonsforlulu says
I could eat dips for dinner daily! Thanks Lisa!
Kari@Loaves n Dishes says
Green is my favorite color! Your dip looks so light and fresh, I am imagining using this in so many ways!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you Kari! I love the color too and the flavor!
julieseatsandtreats says
Oh I seriously love veggies and dip. I could eat a whole tray! This looks fantastic for a summer treat!
Lemonsforlulu says
I could eat the whole tray too! Pretty light, perfect to for swimsuit season!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
I have always heard of green goddess dip but have never tried it. The ingredients sound incredible – I need to make this!!
Lemonsforlulu says
It’s so easy and so good Cathy!
Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says
This dip looks awesome Tanya!!! I love Green Goddess dressing so I know this dip is right up my alley!
Lemonsforlulu says
It was a really, really good dip!