Green Goddess Salad

The Green Goddess dressing was created in 1923 by chef Philip Roemer at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. The dressing was specifically invented to honor the acclaimed British actor George Arliss. Arliss was staying at the hotel while starring in a hit stage play of the same name, 'The Green Goddess.'

The dressing is characterized by its creamy, herbaceous profile, typically consisting of mayonnaise, sour cream, or yogurt. It is heavily blended with fresh herbs like tarragon, chives, and parsley, along with garlic, anchovies, and lemon juice. These ingredients give the dressing its signature vibrant green color.

George Arliss was a prominent British actor in the early 20th century who starred in a stage play and subsequent film called 'The Green Goddess.' Chef Philip Roemer named and created the dressing as a tribute to Arliss during his stay at the Palace Hotel in 1923. The immense popularity of the play helped drive the popularity of the dressing.

While it gained massive viral popularity on platforms like TikTok in the early 2020s, the Green Goddess salad is actually a century-old classic. The original recipe from the 1920s utilized a rich base of mayonnaise and an abundance of fresh herbs. The modern viral versions often use similar ingredients but are blended into a finely chopped, scoopable consistency.