Green goddess dressing facts for kids
Green goddess dressing served as a vegetable dip
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| Type | Salad dressing or dip |
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| Main ingredients | Mayonnaise, sour cream, chervil, chives, anchovy, tarragon, lemon juice, pepper |
Green goddess is a yummy salad dressing or dip. It gets its name from its light green color. This creamy dressing is often made with mayonnaise and sour cream. It also has fresh herbs like chervil, chives, and tarragon. A little bit of anchovy and lemon juice gives it a special flavor. People enjoy it on salads or as a dip for fresh vegetables.
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The Story of Green Goddess Dressing
The most popular story about Green goddess dressing starts in San Francisco in 1923. A famous chef named Philip Roemer worked at the Palace Hotel. He wanted to create a special dish for actor George Arliss. George Arliss was starring in a popular play called The Green Goddess.
How the Dressing Got Its Name
Chef Roemer made this new dressing to honor the play. It was a big hit, just like the play! The dressing had anchovies, scallions, parsley, tarragon, mayonnaise, and chives. It was a new version of an old French "green sauce." This older sauce was once served to King Louis XIII of France.
Later Changes to the Recipe
Over the years, the Green goddess recipe has changed a bit. In 1948, a recipe was printed in the New York Times. It suggested adding Worcestershire sauce. Later, some chefs started adding avocado or basil to the dressing. These changes gave it new flavors and textures.
Green Goddess in Stores
In the early 1970s, a company called Seven Seas started selling bottled Green goddess dressing. This made it easy for everyone to enjoy at home. Even though the company was later bought by Kraft Foods, you can still find this dressing in stores today.
