Description
Green Goddess Chicken Salad is a refreshing, zesty, and herbaceous dish combining tender chicken breasts with a creamy Greek yogurt-based dressing packed with fresh herbs, avocado, and bright lemon juice. This versatile salad offers a perfect balance of protein and fresh vegetables, ideal for wraps, sandwiches, or served chilled as a light meal or crowd-pleasing potluck favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Start by cooking chicken breasts until fully done and juicy, then let them cool before dicing into bite-sized pieces for easy mixing.
- Blend the dressing: In a food processor or bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, fresh herbs (tarragon, chives, parsley), avocado, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until you achieve a smooth, creamy dressing bursting with green goodness.
- Mix the salad: In a large bowl, toss together the diced chicken, chopped celery, and the green goddess dressing until every piece is luxuriously coated.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld beautifully, then serve chilled for maximum freshness.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs: Opt for freshly chopped herbs instead of dried to maximize the vibrant flavor.
- Cook chicken evenly: Poach or grill chicken gently to keep it moist and tender.
- Ripen the avocado: Choose perfectly ripe avocado for the creamiest texture and best taste.
- Adjust the consistency: Add more yogurt or mayo if you prefer a thinner or thicker salad.
- Chill before serving: Letting the salad rest in the fridge enhances the flavors and texture wonderfully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Poaching, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Green Goddess, Chicken Salad, Herb Dressing, Creamy Chicken Salad, Healthy Lunch, Gluten Free, Easy Recipe, Fresh Herbs, Avocado Salad
