Healthy Green Goddess Chicken Salad (High-Protein) Recipe
This Healthy Green Goddess Chicken Salad is a high-protein, nutrient-packed dish that's perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Combining shredded rotisserie chicken with a creamy, vibrant dressing made from fresh herbs, avocado, and Greek yogurt, this salad is both flavorful and satisfying. The fresh herbs and lemon juice give it a refreshing brightness while the avocado adds creaminess without excess fat. You can enjoy this salad as is or toss in extra veggies like cucumbers or onions for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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
- Chopped cucumber
- Mash white beans
Instructions
- Shred the chicken. Use your hands or pulse the rotisserie chicken a few times in a food processor until it's shredded to your preferred size. Alternatively, use two forks to shred it manually for a coarser texture.
- Blend the dressing. In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, parsley, dill, mint, spinach, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend for 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water if you want to thin the dressing to your desired consistency.
- Combine chicken and dressing. Place the shredded chicken in a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the chicken and mix thoroughly until every piece is well coated with the green goddess dressing.
- Add optional mix-ins. If desired, toss in chopped green onions, red onions, cucumbers, or mashed white beans for extra texture and flavor. Mix again to evenly distribute.
Notes
- This recipe uses rotisserie chicken for convenience, but cooked shredded chicken breast or thighs work well too.
- Adjust salt and lemon juice to taste to balance the fresh flavors.
- To make the salad more filling, serve it over mixed greens or with whole grain bread.
- If you don’t have a food processor, you can finely chop fresh herbs and mash the avocado manually before mixing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for best freshness.
