I am a big fan of Gwyneth Paltrow. She is a smart, talented, healthy and beautiful woman. Her website Goop is a lifestyle publication offering an abundant of healthy recipes, travel notes, exclusive collaborations, health, fitness, mindfulness and self-discovery tips as well as style and design. She also has published several cookbooks.
At this time of the year when fresh lettuces are abundant, there is nothing better than a salad with a fresh tasting dressing. I love Green Goddess Dressing. Many recipes are high calorie and full of fat. Gwyneth’s cookbook It’s All Good, has my favorite Green Goddess dressing recipe so far. If you have a favorite, please send it my way.
Green Goddess Dressing
Makes 1-1/4 cups
10 large basil leaves
3 tablespoons chopped chives
2 tablespoons cilantro (leaves from about 5 sprigs)
1/4 cup Italian parsley (leaves from about 5 sprigs)
Leaves from 1 sprig of tarragon
2 scallions, white and green parts only, roughly chopped
1/2 ripe avocado
1/4 cup Vegenaise (available at most grocery stores)
2 tablespoons raw honey or xylitol (I use honey)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon (about 1/4 cup)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 water
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until completely mixed. Keeps well in a jar in the fridge for up to a week. YUM
