Description
Indulge in a nutritious and flavorful Healthy Green Goddess Chicken Salad that is perfect for a light and satisfying meal. This salad features a creamy avocado dressing that pairs beautifully with tender chicken and crisp vegetables.
Ingredients
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For the Green Goddess Dressing:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat or low-fat)
- 1 avocado (pitted and peeled)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 2 cups mixed greens or butter lettuce (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Green Goddess Dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine Greek yogurt, avocado, parsley, basil, chives, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, mix the chicken, celery, and green onions. Pour the green goddess dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 20 minutes to enhance the flavors. Serve over a bed of greens or in lettuce cups.
Notes
- This salad is ideal for meal prep and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Enhance the salad with chopped nuts or sliced grapes for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
