Copycat Zupas Green Goddess Salad Recipe (Fresh & Easy)

I tried the Zupas Green Goddess Salad the other day and absolutely loved it! It felt fresh, filling, and somehow still light all at the same time. Now it’s one of those meals I crave when I want something packed with greens and protein but still actually satisfying. After making it at home a few times, I think this version gets pretty darn close. I love that I can load it up with extra toppings and use ingredients I already have at home.

The real star here is the Green Goddess dressing. It’s creamy, herby, bright, and makes the whole salad taste so fresh. I’ve been keeping a jar of it in the fridge and using it on everything from salads to wraps to veggie bowls throughout the week.

Why You’ll Love This Zupas Green Goddess Salad

This homemade Zupas Green Goddess Salad comes together in about 15 minutes, costs a fraction of the restaurant version, and lets you pile on exactly the toppings you love. It’s hearty enough for dinner, light enough for lunch, and the make-ahead dressing means a fresh, satisfying meal is ready whenever you are.

Copycat Zupas Green Goddess Salad

A fresh, protein-packed copycat of Zupas' Green Goddess Salad with a creamy homemade herb dressing — perfect for easy, satisfying lunches.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Lunch, Salad

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Green Goddess Dressing

• 1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
• 1 cup fresh parsley
• 1 cup mixed soft leafy herbs dill, mint, basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons capers
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• Fresh cracked black pepper

For the Salad

• Spring mix or baby butter lettuce
• Cooked rice
• Grilled chicken
• Shelled edamame
• Sugar snap peas
• Sliced cucumber
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Avocado
• Green Goddess dressing from above

Method

 

Green Goddess Dressing

1. Add all the dressing ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Assemble the Salad

1. Layer the spring mix, cooked rice, grilled chicken, edamame, sugar snap peas, cucumber, and Parmesan into a bowl. Top with avocado, drizzle generously with the green goddess dressing, and serve.

A Few Notes

• Zupas uses baby butter lettuce, but I usually just grab spring mix because it’s easy and I almost always have it on hand.
• This is such a good meal prep lunch because the dressing keeps well in the fridge and everything can be prepped ahead of time.
• I love adding warm rice because it makes the salad feel more filling and balanced.
• Freshly grated Parmesan makes a huge difference here.
• I like to store my salads in containers like these for for easy access on the go.

This salad has quickly become one of my favorite “feel good” meals. Fresh, flavorful, packed with texture, and easy enough for a weekday lunch or dinner.

x.o. Emma

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