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green goddess chicken salad
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Green Goddess Chicken Salad

This 15-minute green goddess chicken salad is a go-to for a light meal. It's full of tender, crunchy, and creamy textures, and the dressing is incredibly fresh, creamy, and vibrant.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 400kcal
Author: Tania

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded discard bones and skin
  • 1 cup diced cucumbers
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dill
  • 2 tablespoons chopped basil

Green Goddess Dressing:

  • 2 scallions, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup fresh basil packed
  • ⅓ cup fresh Italian parsley packed
  • ¼ cup fresh dill
  • 2 small or medium avocados or 1 ½ of a large one
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 lemon, squeezed plus more to taste
  • 1 clove fresh garlic
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Water, as needed to thin out the dressing
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Make the green goddess dressing: In a food processor or blender, combine all the dressing ingredients. Pulse and process for a few seconds until smooth. Adjust the amount of water as needed to get desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cucumbers, red onions, chopped dill, and chopped basil. Add the prepared dressing over and toss until evenly combined.
  • Serve as is, over lettuce boats, as a sandwich, or even over apple slices for a touch of sweetness. Enjoy!

Notes

  • To shred chicken for chicken salad, use a hand mixer. You can also shred by hand, but the pieces of chicken will be a bit chunkier, which I really like too!
  • Choose ripe avocados to make sure the dressing turns out creamy.
  • Only use fresh herbs, I don’t recommend using dried herbs.
  • Prep Ahead: Arrange the salad ingredients in containers without mixing. Make the dressing ahead and refrigerate for up to 2-3 days. When ready to eat, toss everything to combine.
  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 2 days.
 
Disclaimer: Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 567mg | Potassium: 963mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 736IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg