Green Goddess Dressing - Panera Copycat

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. 

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 

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. 

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

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. 

Other recipes to love 

Recipe

Did you make this recipe?

Please let me know how this turned out for you! Pop over to the Facebook Page to share your success or tag me over on Instagram with the hashtag #livingbeyondallergies I love to see your creations!