Green Goddess Silken Tofu Dressing – Oil-Free, Vegan

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Green Goddess Dressing from Silken Tofu – Healthy, Plant-based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free, Creamy Vegan Recipe

Creamy Vegan Green Goddess Dressing

Green Goddess Dressing is a classic recipe, celebrating the first flavors of Spring with a mixture of fresh herbs like tarragon, parsley, and chives. The traditional recipe uses mayonnaise and sour cream. This healthy, plant-based vegan version swaps out for silken tofu. Fresh lemon adds brightness while Dijon adds a subtle tang.

Green Goddess Dressing from Silken Tofu – Healthy, Plant-based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free, Creamy Vegan Recipe

What’s the History Behind Green Goddess?

This creation of Green Goddess dressing was likely an homage to an actor’s performance.  Chef Philip Roemer of San Francisco’s Palace Hotel invented it in 1923 to honor actor George Arliss, who performed in William Archer’s “The Green Goddess”.  The play is about a couple who survive a plane crash in the Himalayas only and find themselves in a temple for a green god.  They are captured by Raja undergo a dramatic whirlwind of events.  The salad dressing has become synonymous with California cuisine and fresh, herbaceous flavors.

While you might never have heard of the play (or the actor), you’ll find this Green Goddess salad dressing on menus today, all over the US. Long before the Food Network and the rise of celebrity chefs, dishes like this were created to gain buzz and notoriety. Another recipe like this is Waldorf Salad, named for the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel where it was first created.

Green Goddess Dressing from Silken Tofu - Healthy, Plant-based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free, Creamy Vegan Recipe from Plants-RuleGreen Goddess Dressing from Silken Tofu - Healthy, Plant-based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free, Creamy Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule
Green Goddess Dressing from Silken Tofu – Healthy, Plant-based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free, Creamy Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule

Using Tofu to Replace Dairy for Vegan Recipe

Tofu makes a delicious and healthy replacement for dairy in many vegan recipes. You can use both silken and firm tofu in various ways to replace milk, eggs, cheese, buttermilk, and pudding. Some of my favorite plant-based recipes that use tofu instead of dairy are:

Ways to Enjoy Vegan Green Goddess Dressing

This dressing is a delicious, plant-based condiment with lots of uses. You can enjoy it as a vegan alternative anywhere you would typically enjoy sour cream, ranch dressing, or mayo. Use this to top Quinoa-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Green Goddess DressingChickpea Garden Veggie Burgers, Twice-Baked Smoky, Cheezy Stuffed Potatoes, on salad, or as a dip for crudité vegetables.

Green Goddess Dressing from Silken Tofu - Healthy, Plant-based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free, Creamy Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule
Green Goddess Dressing from Silken Tofu – Healthy, Plant-based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free, Creamy Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule

Chef Katie’s Plant-Based Cooking Tips:

Other Herbs:  Use up other fresh herbs in this dressing. Chervil, cilantro, and basil bring slight flavor variations.  Avoid using woodsy herbs like rosemary or sage.  Their flavors are too strong.

Make it Raw:  For a raw version of this, swap out the tofu for 1 cup of raw cashews + 1/2 seedless cucumber.  Soake the cashews overnight to soften. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews before pureeing with the other ingredients.

Oil-Free:  I’m on a mission to get rid of empty calories, and oil is one of the biggest culprits.  This oil-free dressing uses the healthy fat of whole walnuts for a rich, creamy flavor.  The walnuts have other key nutrients (like calcium and iron) while oil is just fat.


Watch to Learn More about Oil-Free Dressing:


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Green Goddess Silken Tofu Dressing – Oil-Free, Vegan

Green Goddess Dressing is a classic recipe, celebrating the first flavors of Spring with a mixture of fresh herbs like tarragon, parsley, and chives. The traditional recipe uses mayonnaise and sour cream. This healthy, plant-based vegan version swaps out for silken tofu. Fresh lemon adds brightness while Dijon adds a subtle tang.
Course Dressing, Salad, Sauce
Cuisine American, Califlornia, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Spring, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword creamy, easy, fresh, heart-healthy, oil-free, plant-based, quick, salad, sauce, soy, tofu, vegan, vegetarian, wfpb
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 38kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 16-ounce package organic silken tofu
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup .75 ounces fresh tarragon
  • 1 bunch parsley stems removed
  • 2 tablespoons chives
  • 3 green onions green parts only
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 – 1/2 cup water as needed

Instructions

  • To make the Green Goddess Dressing: Combine all ingredients except the water in a blender. Puree until smooth. With the motor running, drizzle in the water until you get a thick, yet pourable, consistency. You want something similar to thick sour cream. Taste to adjust seasoning.
  • Serve slightly chilled.

Notes

EASY | SERVINGS: 10 | READY IN: 10 MINUTES | YIELD: 2 ½ CUPS

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Servings 10.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 38
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3 g5 %
Saturated Fat 0 g2 %
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0 %
Sodium 63 mg3 %
Potassium 79 mg2 %
Total Carbohydrate 2 g1 %
Dietary Fiber 0 g1 %
Sugars 0 g
Protein 4 g8 %
Vitamin A6 %
Vitamin C6 %
Calcium15 %
Iron14 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

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