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The BEST Green Goddess Chicken Salad

The BEST Green Goddess Chicken Salad

The BEST Green Goddess Chicken Salad is a vibrant, fresh, and delicious salad featuring tender chicken, crisp mixed greens, creamy avocado, and a homemade Green Goddess dressing bursting with herbaceous and tangy flavors. Perfect for a light lunch or satisfying dinner, this salad is easy to prepare, versatile, and packed with wholesome ingredients that elevate your typical chicken salad experience.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cooked and shredded or cubed

Greens & Vegetables

  • 4 cups mixed greens (romaine, butter lettuce, baby spinach)
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 medium cucumber, sliced thinly
  • 3 green onions, sliced thinly

Fresh Herbs

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

Green Goddess Dressing

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Cook your chicken until juicy and tender by grilling, baking, or poaching. Let it cool slightly, then shred or cube into bite-sized pieces for even distribution in the salad.
  2. Make the Green Goddess dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, fresh parsley, tarragon, chives, lemon juice, olive oil, anchovy paste, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  3. Prepare the vegetables: Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly to ensure crispness. Slice cucumbers and green onions thinly. Dice the avocado just before serving to prevent browning. Chop any extra herbs for garnish.
  4. Toss the salad: In a large bowl, gently combine the cooked chicken, mixed greens, cucumber, green onions, and avocado. Pour the Green Goddess dressing over and toss lightly until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Serve immediately: Enjoy the salad fresh to experience the creamy dressing, crunchy vegetables, and tender chicken at their peak.

Notes

  • Use fresh herbs such as parsley, tarragon, and chives for maximum flavor intensity.
  • Avoid overcooking chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
  • Dressing can be prepared up to two days in advance to deepen flavors.
  • Dry greens completely before assembling to maintain crispness and prevent sogginess.
  • Dice avocado just before serving to keep it fresh and vibrant.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Grilling/Baking/Poaching
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salad serving
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 350 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg

Keywords: Green Goddess Chicken Salad, chicken salad, fresh herbs salad, healthy chicken salad, gluten-free salad