Green Goddess Chopped Cabbage Salad with Tortilla Chips

Green Goddess Chopped Cabbage Salad with Tortilla Chips

Crunchy cabbage gets tossed in a tangy herb-packed dressing, then topped with crushed tortilla chips.

Total 20 min Makes 4 servings Calories 340/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy

This chopped salad layers crisp green and red cabbage with cucumber, cilantro, and avocado in a creamy green goddess dressing built from herbs, yogurt, and lime. Crushed tortilla chips scattered over the top add salty crunch, making this a substantial side or light main for warm-weather meals.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
  • 2 cups red cabbage, thinly shredded
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 2/3 cup green goddess dressing
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 2 cups tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, cucumber, cilantro, and scallions.

  2. Season with the salt and black pepper, then toss with the green goddess dressing until the vegetables are evenly coated.

  3. Gently fold in the diced avocado, being careful not to mash it.

  4. Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl and scatter the crumbled cotija cheese over the top.

  5. Top with the crushed tortilla chips just before serving to keep them crisp, and serve with lime wedges on the side.

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    Green Goddess Chopped Cabbage Salad with Tortilla Chips

    This chopped salad layers crisp green and red cabbage with cucumber, cilantro, and avocado in a creamy green goddess dressing built from herbs, yogurt, and lime. Crushed tortilla chips scattered over the top add salty crunch, making this a substantial side or light main for warm-weather meals.

    20 min 4 servings 340 cal

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
    • 2 cups red cabbage, thinly shredded
    • 1 cup cucumber, diced
    • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
    • 3 scallions, thinly sliced
    • 1 avocado, diced
    • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
    • 2/3 cup green goddess dressing
    • 1 lime, cut into wedges
    • 2 cups tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

    Method

    1. 1

      In a large bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, cucumber, cilantro, and scallions.

    2. 2

      Season with the salt and black pepper, then toss with the green goddess dressing until the vegetables are evenly coated.

    3. 3

      Gently fold in the diced avocado, being careful not to mash it.

    4. 4

      Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl and scatter the crumbled cotija cheese over the top.

    5. 5

      Top with the crushed tortilla chips just before serving to keep them crisp, and serve with lime wedges on the side.