Description
This Healthy Green Goddess Chicken Salad is a light, flavorful twist on the classic chicken salad, packed with lean protein, crisp vegetables, and a creamy, herbaceous yogurt-based dressing. Perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 avocado
- 4 cups romaine lettuce or mixed greens
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the green goddess dressing by blending Greek yogurt, parsley, basil, chives, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and avocado until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with diced celery, chopped cucumber, and sliced green onions.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken and veggies, and mix until everything is well coated.
- Serve the salad over a bed of romaine or mixed greens, or enjoy it as a wrap or sandwich filling.
- Garnish with additional herbs or a squeeze of lemon, if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Make ahead and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Customize with extra greens, herbs, or spices.
- Best served cold and not recommended for freezing.
- Dairy-free yogurt can be used for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook (or Boiled Chicken)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
