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Green Goddess Tofu Dressing

Green Goddess Tofu Dressing

By Elizabeth GermainNovember 20, 2017

  • Makes
    1½ Cups
  • Cook Time
    5 minutes
  • Active time plus cooling
    plus chilling
  • Rating

Any number of herbs were delicious in this dressing; we liked parsley’s clean, herbaceous background, the mellow allium note from chives and tarragon’s distinctive licorice flavor. Lemon zest added a hit of citrus, but lemon juice was too sharp. Instead, we opted for sweet-tart white balsamic vinegar. We preferred the more neutral flavor of shelf-stable tofu—found in the Asian foods aisle—over its refrigerated counterpart. While the dressing can be served right away, we preferred to let the flavors meld for at least an hour in the refrigerator. It keeps for up to four days.

Tip

Don’t use dried tarragon. If fresh tarragon isn’t available, substitute 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill or basil.

Ingredients
  • 2

    tablespoons white balsamic vinegar

  • 1

    small garlic clove, chopped

  • 8

    ounces drained silken tofu (1 cup)

  • ¾

    cup lightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves

  • cup coarsely chopped fresh chives

  • ¼

    cup grapeseed or other neutral oil

  • 2

    tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

  • teaspoons grated lemon zest

  • ½

    teaspoon kosher salt

  • ¼

    teaspoon ground black pepper

In a blender, combine all ingredients.

Blend until the dressing is smooth and uniformly pale green, 1 to 2 minutes.

Transfer to a jar and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.