Buttermilk Green Goddess Slaw Recipe (2024)

How do you get the cabbage so thin ?

There are pink flowers and what looks like a few sliced sliced red radish and red onion in the picture. These ingredients aren't listed in the list for the slaw. Should these be added? I wish the pictures of the recipes in NYT would accurately reflect the the actual recipes. Unlike others, the first time I make a recipe I make it exactly as written, and appreciate a thorough ingredient list, instructions etc.

The dressing for this slaw is delicious and could be used for other dishes I.e Crudités, etc. The slaw has a nice clean taste and is very good.

Steffi re your question about what to sub for anchovies to make this vegetarian, you can just leave the anchovies out, add a pinch more salt if you want to to taste, and it will be delicious. Once upon a time I loved anchovies in all things, and my husband is Sicilian so there's that, but in the last decade or so I find I'm not as fond of them in non cooked dishes, like this dressing. (Our food preferences can evolve through life.) So I just leave them out, adjust salt as needed, and all good.

Capers or miso paste, maybe (?) it would change flavor profile, but if you go slow, both of those would add saltiness and umami which is what the anchovies would give.

What can I use if I don’t have buttermilk?There are a few popular methods for substituting buttermilk. Pick which one is best for you, based on what you have on hand:1 cup buttermilk = 1 Tablespoon white vinegar + enough milk to measure 1 cup1 cup buttermilk = 1 Tablespoon lemon juice + enough milk to measure 1 cup1 cup buttermilk = 1 cup plain yogurt1 cup buttermilk = 1 and ¾ teaspoon cream of tarter + 1 cup of milk

Absolutely delicious, even though I didn't have the full quantity of some of the ingredients. IMPORTANT: store in airtight container to help the avocado from turning the slaw sauce brown, although it's still excellent. And yes, it gets better when it sits for a day or two.

What would be a good substitute for the anchovies to make this vegetarian?

I would use my mandoline or food processor to get the cabbage sliced that thin and uniform.

This was delightful, don't be afraid to up the lemon juice and salt a fair bit. Otherwise made the perfect accompaniment to brisket and corn pudding. It feels rich and light at the same time and so very green. Definitely better after it's sat for a while in the fridge.

I think the flowers in the slaw are from a newly available variety of cilantro...Confetti Cilantro. It's feathery, like dill. Bought a pot at Lowe's and am going back for another.

Those look like they are chive flowers and purple scallions.

Every time I do a whole chicken (and sometime parts), I soak it in 2C of buttermilk + 1 TBS of kosher salt for a couple of days. It makes a huge difference to the flavour.

Had to use a couple of hacks, but it turned out great. No anchovy filets, so I used one teaspoon anchovy paste. No buttermilk, but 2 teaspoons of white vinegar in the measuring cup before adding milk to 3/4 cup worked just fine. Used an immersion blender to combine the dressing. Everyone loved it, and I will certainly make it again.

Re: vegetarian anchovy substitute: I swap in capers for my Caesar dressing and it works wonderfully

I usually LOVE Melissa Clark's recipes! But far prefer other Green Goddess dressing recipes (Samin Nosrat's). This was very thick and heavy and required a lot of adjustments. My husband loves Green Goddess dressing and cole slaw but only ate a few bites of this. Won't make again but might try a slaw with a different Green Goddess....

Wonderful recipe that I liked so much, I bought the book! Thanks for sharing this.

tastes better with a day of age of it - wrap airtight to keep colorsubstitute oil and vinegar for lactose free dinersuse food processor to finely slice cabbage?Omit anchovies to remain vegetarian. Up lemon juice and salt.

Delicious dressing for the slaw! I followed the recipe, but added a healthy tablespoon of white wine vinegar. There was too much dressing for my taste, so I added the rest of the cabbage and remainder of the dressing and I'm sure it will be perfect.

How necessary is the cilantro? I absolutely hate it and even the smell of it nauseates me.

This is fantastic. Followed recipe. Extra dressing will be used all week. Yummmmm!

The dressing is missing a distinct crsip tartness-- I would recommend adding either more citrus juice or some white or red wine vinegar. Also, julienned radish or carrot are all great additions. I'll be garnishing with toasted pistachio to get some crunch.

This is the perfect salad to serve on a blistering hot summer day when it’s too hot to cook. I did not have anchovy or buttermilk and was too lazy to drive to the store so used mayo instead. Added some fried chicken from a local Italian deli and some quickly sautéed fresh corn off the cob. Rave reviews from our family. Next time I’ll be prepared with all the ingredients and make it as written. A keeper!

Re: vegetarian anchovy substitute: I swap in capers for my Caesar dressing and it works wonderfully

Made as is and enjoyed! A thorough 4 star recipe Next time I will play with adding the jalapeño to the dressing and a bit more lemon.

The dressing is good, bur a lot of work and ingredients. My family prefers the mayo/vinegar recipe that I always make.

Delicious! I couldn’t stop eating this! I subbed capers for the anchovies and plain soy milk apple cider vinegar for the buttermilk to make it vegan. So creamy and complex!

Made this for a 4th of July party, as written except (a) double the cilantro and no parsley (Giant delivery messed up), (b) capers instead of anchovies (to make it vegetarian). I didn't get to try a bite - our 10 guests finished it ALL. Comments included: "This is the best slaw I've ever had" and "I don't like slaw, but this slaw has made me a convert." Will make again! (Use all/most of the dressing, otherwise seemed a little underdressed.)

Intriguing recipe, lots of chopping work, a great disappointment. No there there. Will not try to salvage in a future prep with umami suggestions of other posters. Waste of a good avocado.

This was a refreshing change from the usual mayo-laden heavy coleslaw I usually find at picnics. Personally, I found it a bit bland despite all the fresh herbs. I would definitely up the lemon juice, add a few slices of tamed jalapeños (some family members consider ketchup too spicy), and have plenty of cilantro available for those who can enjoy this herb.