Healthy Green Goddess Chicken Salad Recipe
This Healthy Green Goddess Chicken Salad combines tender shredded rotisserie chicken with a vibrant, herbaceous green goddess dressing made from fresh herbs, avocado, and Greek yogurt. It’s a nutritious, flavorful, and easy-to-make chicken salad that’s perfect for a light lunch or healthy dinner, packed with protein and wholesome ingredients.
- 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
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Chicken
- 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (480g, 16oz)
- Optional: green onion, red onion, or chopped cucumber
Dressing
- 1 medium avocado (150g)
- 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt (228g, or yogurt of choice)
- 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)
Instructions
- Shred the chicken: Shred your rotisserie chicken by pulsing it a few times in a food processor for a finer texture, or use two forks to shred it manually depending on your preference for chunkiness.
- Prepare the dressing: In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the avocado, Greek yogurt, fresh parsley, dill, mint, baby spinach, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic cloves, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water if needed to thin out the dressing to a desirable consistency.
- Mix chicken and dressing: Place the shredded chicken in a large bowl and pour the prepared green goddess dressing on top. Mix thoroughly to ensure all chicken pieces are evenly coated with the creamy herb dressing.
- Optional additions: For added crunch and flavor, stir in chopped green onions, red onions, cucumber, or mashed white beans, if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor in the dressing.
- Adjust salt and lemon juice to taste to balance the flavor.
- This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- Great for meal prep – keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Serve on its own, with greens, or as a sandwich filling.
Keywords: green goddess chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, rotisserie chicken recipe, avocado chicken salad, Greek yogurt dressing, fresh herb chicken salad
