The Viral Green Goddess Salad from Baked by Melissa 💚

Ingredients

• 2 cloves Garlic (peeled and minced)
• 1 small Shallot (finely diced)
• 4 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed from about 2 lemons)
• 2 tablespoons Chives (thinly sliced)
• 0.25 cup Olive Oil (extra-virgin preferred)
• 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar (adds a mild acidity)
• 0.25 cup Walnuts (lightly toasted, coarsely chopped)
• 0.25 cup Cashews (lightly toasted)
• 0.25 cup Fresh Basil (packed, leaves only)
• 1 cup Fresh Spinach (loosely packed, washed)

Instructions

1. Prepare Aromatics

   Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Finely dice the small shallot. Slice the chives thinly.

   Time: PT5M

2. Juice Lemons

   Roll the lemons on the countertop to release juices, then cut and squeeze to obtain about 4 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.

   Time: PT2M

3. Toast Nuts (Optional but Recommended)

   Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and cashews, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant, about 3‑4 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Blend the Dressing

   Add the minced garlic, diced shallot, lemon juice, chives, toasted walnuts, cashews, basil leaves, spinach, olive oil, and rice vinegar to the blender. Blend on high until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.

   Time: PT3M

5. Season and Finish

   Taste the dressing and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper if desired. Blend for another 10 seconds to incorporate.

   Time: PT1M

6. Store

   Transfer the dressing to a clean jar with a tight‑fitting lid. Refrigerate until ready to use.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

3g

Carbohydrates

5g

Fat

13g

Fiber

2g