Creamy Walnut Green Goddess Sauce

Author: California Walnuts

Walnuts are blended with fresh herbs for thick, colorful dressing, perfect for all kinds of recipes.

Creamy Walnut Green Goddess Sauce
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time25 mins

Ingredients:

 1 cup California walnuts
 ½ cup fresh parsley 
 ¼ cup fresh dill 
 2 Tbsp fresh chives 
 1 small garlic clove 
 2 Tbsp lemon juice 
 1 tsp lemon zest 
 2 Tbsp olive oil 
 ¼ tsp sea salt 
 3–5 Tbsp cold water (to thin) 

Preparation:

1

Place the walnuts in a small bowl and cover with warm water. Let soak for about 20 minutes to soften, then drain well.

2

In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the soaked walnuts, parsley, dill, chives, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, and sea salt. Blend until mostly smooth. With the blender running, add cold water 1 Tbsp at a time until the sauce reaches a creamy, pourable consistency (about 3–5 tablespoons). Taste and adjust salt or lemon as desired.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

½ cup


Amount per serving
Calories261
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g34%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 153mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 6g3%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g

Calcium 49mg4%
Iron 2mg12%
Potassium 208mg5%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.