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    HOME » Salads & Bowls

    Dated: March 6, 2020 Last Modified: August 4, 2023 by Laura This post may contain affiliate links.

    Green Goddess Dressing - Panera Copycat

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    This Panera copycat Green Goddess Dressing is perfectly named! A delicious topping to any salad, it’s quick + easy to make. GF, DF, and NF. 

    2 green goddess salads are shown on a wood tabletop with avocados and greens surrounding them

    This Green Goddess Dressing might be better than the Panera Bread version. It is rich and creamy from the yogurt and avocado, it’s vibrant green from the basil, and has the perfect amount of tang thanks to the white wine vinegar. This salad also has a secret ingredient to leave you wondering what it is: Tarragon and Pineapple juice! 

    You are going to love this dressing on everything from salads to roasted chicken!

    Free From: wheat, gluten, dairy, casein, eggs, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, coconut, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mollusks, celery, corn, sesame, mustard, lupin, sulfites, and more

    Ingredients 

    This dressing has a few more ingredients than a simple vinaigrette, but the payoff is a dressing that is rich and complex with layers upon layers of flavors. Here is what you will need:

    • Fresh basil - There is no substitute for this as it is the main part of the dressing! 
    • Plain Greek yogurt - The other base of the dressing, use a non-dairy version if avoiding dairy. Just make sure it is plain. 
    • Pineapple juice - A secret ingredient! This gives the dressing a sweetness and tangyness that can’t be beat! Use lemon juice or orange juice if you don’t have pineapple on hand. 
    • Tarragon - The other secret ingredient! I use dried tarragon and it gives the most amazing flavor. 
    • Dijon
    • Shallot
    • White Wine Vinegar
    • Avocado 
    ingredients for the green goddess salad are shown in various bowls on the tabletop

    Instructions 

    Making this dressing couldn’t be any easier. As soon as you’ve prepped your ingredients, this recipe comes together in about 30 seconds. 

    First, place all your ingredients in your food processor or blender. 

    Second, blend it up! Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed to make sure everything is incorporated. 

    ingredients are in a food processor ready to be mixed up
    the salad dressing in a food processor after blending it up

    Salad Serving Suggestions

    I love to copy the Panera Bread Green Goddess Salad as I think it has a great combo of warm chicken, crispy bacon, and cool creamy dressing. But you can totally use this dressing on other salads! Here are some suggestions I think would make kick-butt meals.

    • Base: Arugula, Romaine, Mixed Baby Greens
    • Protein: Chicken, Baked Tofu, Feta cheese, Lentils, Cooked and cooled Chickpeas, Cannellini beans
    • Crunch: Almonds, Pepitas, Sunflower seeds, Bacon
    • Veggies: Cucumbers, Radishes, Carrots, Beets, Pickled Red Onion
    • Fruit: Dried cranberries, dried cherries, fresh apple slices
    the green goddess dressing is shown in a glass container to store in the fridge

    Allergy Variations 

    Since this blog is all about recipe adaptations, this dressing is also versatile. 

    If you are avoiding dairy, simple swap out the greek yogurt for your favorite dairy free yogurt alternative. You can also try silken tofu or just use the other half of the avocado. 

    If you’re avoiding mustard, use a small amount of sauerkraut or horseradish in it’s place. Start with a ¼ teaspoon of one and adjust to your taste. 

    If you are vegan and don’t use honey, simply swap the honey for 1 tablespoon of sugar, agave syrup, or maple syrup. 

    How to Store 

    This dressing is kept in the fridge for up to one week. I don’t recommend freezing. 

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    Recipe

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    Green Goddess Dressing - Panera Copy Cat

    This Panera copycat Green Goddess Dressing is perfectly named! A delicious topping to any salad, it’s quick + easy to make. GF, DF, and NF.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Course: Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine: Healthy
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Keyword: allergy friendly, coconut free, dairy free, dinner, easy, egg free, gluten free, nightshade free, nut free, sesame free, soy free, tomato free, wheat free
    Yield: 6 salads
    Calories: 64kcal
    Author: Laura // Living Beyond Allergies

    Equipment

    • Food processor or blender
    • mixing bowls
    • mixing spoons
    • measuring cups
    • measuring spoons

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup plain dairy free greek yogurt or yogurt alternative of your choice
    • ½ oz basil measure by weight
    • ½ shallot rough chopped
    • 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
    • ½ teaspoon dried tarragon
    • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
    • 1 tablespoon pineapple juice lemon juice is also okay
    • ½ avocado
    • 2 tbsp honey or honey alternative of your choice
    • splash of dairy free milk to thin if needed

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. You might need to add a little milk to thin to the desired consistency. I prefer a thicker green goddess dressing.
    • Serve immediately! Will keep in the fridge for a week depending on your storage container. I do not recommend freezing.

    Notes

    Allergy Variations
    If you are avoiding dairy, simply swap out for your favorite dairy free yogurt alternative. 
    If you’re avoiding mustard, you can use a small amount of sauerkraut or horseradish in its place.
    If you don’t want to add honey, simply swap out for 1 tablespoon of sugar, agave syrup, maple syrup, or leave out altogether.
     
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.3mg

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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