Green Goddess Salad (Better than TikTok's!)

Ingredients

• 4 cups Baby Kale (tender leaves, roughly chopped)
• 1 cup Yellow Cherry Tomatoes (quartered, sweet and mild)
• 1 medium Cucumber (ends trimmed, sliced then quartered into eighths)
• 1 small Sweet Onion (thinly sliced for quick pickling)
• 0.5 cup Red Wine Vinegar (for pickling onions)
• 0.5 cup Water (room‑temperature tap water for pickling)
• 4 slices Turkey Bacon (crispy, can substitute regular bacon)
• 0.5 cup Greek Yogurt (Non‑Fat) (plain, for dressing)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Italian Parsley (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Tarragon (chopped, optional but adds authentic flavor)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon White Wine Vinegar (adds bright acidity)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra‑virgin, helps emulsify dressing)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground, generous)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Baby Kale

   Rinse the baby kale, spin dry, then run the chef's knife through the leaves a few times until roughly chopped.

   Time: PT5M

2. Quarter the Yellow Cherry Tomatoes

   Wash the tomatoes, then cut each in half and then quarter them so they are bite‑size.

   Time: PT3M

3. Slice and Chop the Cucumber

   Trim the ends off the cucumber, slice it lengthwise, then cut the halves into eighths and give a quick chop.

   Time: PT3M

4. Quick‑Pickle the Sweet Onion

   Thinly slice the sweet onion, place in a small bowl, add ½ cup water and ½ cup red wine vinegar, stir and let sit while you make the dressing.

   Time: PT5M

5. Crisp the Turkey Bacon

   Heat a skillet over medium‑high heat, add the turkey bacon slices and cook until crisp, about 3‑4 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium‑high heat

6. Make the Green Goddess Dressing

   In the blender combine Greek yogurt, parsley, chives, tarragon, minced garlic, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape the sides as needed.

   Time: PT5M

7. Assemble the Salad

   In a large salad bowl combine the chopped kale, quartered tomatoes, cucumber pieces, drained pickled onions, and crumbled turkey bacon. Pour the dressing over the top and toss until every bite is evenly coated.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

380

Protein

24g

Carbohydrates

15g

Fat

19g

Fiber

4g