Healthy Green Goddess Chicken Salad Recipe
This Healthy Green Goddess Chicken Salad is a vibrant, protein-packed dish featuring shredded rotisserie chicken tossed in a creamy, herbaceous dressing made with Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, avocado, and lemon juice. It is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for a nutritious lunch or light dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (480g, 16oz)
Dressing
- 1 medium avocado (150g)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat) (228g)
- 1 cup fresh parsley (60g)
- ½ cup fresh dill, loosely packed (4g)
- ½ cup fresh mint (12g)
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ⅓ cup lemon juice (80ml, about 1½ large lemons)
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30ml)
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ tsp salt (3g), more to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1–2 Tbsp water (optional to thin it out)
Optional Add-ins
- Green onion, red onion, or chopped cucumber
- Mashed white beans
Instructions
- Shred the chicken: Shred the rotisserie chicken by pulsing it a few times in a food processor or using two forks, depending on your preferred texture.
- Prepare the dressing: In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, parsley, dill, mint, baby spinach, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic cloves, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Add water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Combine chicken and dressing: Transfer shredded chicken to a large bowl, pour the prepared dressing over it, and mix well to coat all the chicken evenly.
- Add optional ingredients: If desired, stir in green onions, red onion, chopped cucumber, or mashed white beans to add extra texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can use leftover rotisserie chicken or freshly cooked shredded chicken for this recipe.
- The dressing can be adjusted in thickness by adding more or less water.
- Feel free to substitute the herbs based on availability or preference.
- This salad is great served chilled or at room temperature.
- For added crunch, consider topping with nuts or seeds.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Green Goddess Chicken Salad, Healthy Chicken Salad, High-Protein Chicken Salad, Greek Yogurt Dressing, Avocado Chicken Salad, Light Lunch, Low Fat Salad
