Healthy Green Goddess Chicken Salad Recipe
A vibrant and nutrient-packed Healthy Green Goddess Chicken Salad featuring tender chicken, fresh mixed greens, avocado, cucumber, and a creamy herb-packed Greek yogurt dressing. This refreshing salad is quick to prepare, full of wholesome ingredients, and perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1–2 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breasts, shredded or chopped
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Boil or grill your chicken breasts until cooked through. Allow them to cool, then chop into bite-sized pieces or shred. This will serve as the protein base of your salad.
- Prepare the Greens and Veggies: Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed greens to avoid sogginess. Thinly slice the cucumber, dice the avocado, and finely chop the fresh parsley, tarragon, and chives for vibrant flavor and texture.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, chopped fresh herbs, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until creamy and smooth. This dressing embodies the signature green goddess flavor.
- Combine All Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently toss the cooked chicken, mixed greens, avocado, cucumber, and dressing until everything is evenly coated. Handle the avocado carefully to keep it fresh and creamy without mashing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the salad to serving plates or bowls. Optionally garnish with freshly cracked black pepper, chia seeds, or lemon zest curls for added color and texture. Serve immediately for best freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the brightest and most vibrant dressing flavor.
- Make sure salad greens are well dried to prevent a soggy salad.
- Toss the salad gently to keep avocado pieces intact and maintain a fresh appearance.
- Cook chicken and chop herbs ahead of time to speed up assembly.
- Adjust dressing consistency by adding more lemon juice for tang or olive oil for smoothness according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: green goddess salad, chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, green goddess dressing, fresh herb salad, gluten free salad
