Skin-Friendly Green Goddess Salad

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A vibrant salad packed with skin-benefiting antioxidants and healthy fats, featuring avocado, spinach, and a creamy herb dressing. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 10 minutes pairs baby spinach, avocado, chives into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 cups baby spinach
• 1/4 medium avocado
• 2 tbsp chopped chives
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 medium lemon
• pinch sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup spiralized zucchini

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, pinch of sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
2. Step 2: Slice avocado and add to a mixing bowl with 1/4 cup chopped chives, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, and lemon zest. Gently mash with a fork until creamy, adding up to 1 tbsp water if too thick.
3. Step 3: Arrange 3 cups baby spinach on a plate, top with 1/2 cup spiralized zucchini, and drizzle with 2 tbsp of the avocado dressing.
4. Step 4: Divide remaining dressing over the salad, garnish with extra chives and parsley, and serve immediately.