Vegan Green Goddess Dressing

Name: Vegan Green Goddess Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces silken tofu, drained; 4 ounces cilantro stems and leaves (about 1 medium bunch); 2 ounces chives (1 to 2 bunches); ¼ cup lemon juice; 1 small jalapeño, quartered (seeds and ribs removed for less heat, if desired); 1 garlic clove; 2 teaspoons kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal); 1 ½ teaspoons sugar; ½ teaspoon ground cumin

By Sue Li

Published April 17, 2026

David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

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Ready In: 10 min
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This creamy, protein-packed dressing uses silken tofu as its base, offering a vegan alternative to the buttermilk or mayonnaise commonly used in more traditional green goddess dressing. This dressing’s velvety texture pairs perfectly with crisp winter greens and vegetables such as romaine hearts, Little Gems, radishes, endives and celery. For a satisfying vegetarian meal, consider drizzling this dressing over a hearty bowl with shredded lettuce, cooked grains, legumes and sliced avocado.

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Ingredients

Yield:2¼ cups

8 ounces silken tofu, drained
4 ounces cilantro stems and leaves (about 1 medium bunch)
2 ounces chives (1 to 2 bunches)
¼ cup lemon juice
1 small jalapeño, quartered (seeds and ribs removed for less heat, if desired)
1 garlic clove
2 teaspoons kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
½ teaspoon ground cumin

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Preparation

Step 1
Combine all of the ingredients in the bowl of a blender along with ¼ cup water and blend until smooth.
Step 2
Serve right away, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. (The blended tofu might separate a little after it sits, but you can just stir it to combine before using.)