Green Goddess Dressing

Name: Green Goddess Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup packed parsley; 2 tbsp chopped chives; 2 anchovy fillets; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 clove garlic

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Green Goddess Dressing

Story updated September 18, 2026

Green goddess dressing was created in 1923 at San Francisco's Palace Hotel, reportedly to honor actor George Arliss, who was starring in a play called "The Green Goddess." Its herby, anchovy-flecked base of mayonnaise, sour cream, and fresh herbs has since become a modern brunch and salad staple.

Ingredients

Scale:· 8 servings

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup packed parsley
2 tbsp chopped chives
2 anchovy fillets
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic

Instructions

1Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
2Blend until smooth and bright green.
3Season to taste and refrigerate before serving.

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