Description
The BEST Green Goddess Chicken Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and satisfying meal that perfectly combines crisp romaine lettuce, tender chicken breast, creamy avocado, and a luscious homemade Green Goddess dressing. This salad balances bold herbaceous flavors with tangy, creamy dressing while remaining light and healthy. Ideal for lunch or dinner, it is easy to prepare using simple, wholesome ingredients, making it a versatile and colorful dish loved by many.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed and roughly chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 small cucumber, diced
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Cook your chicken breast thoroughly by poaching, grilling, or roasting. Once cooked, allow it to cool and then shred or chop into bite-sized pieces to maintain texture in the salad.
- Wash and Chop Greens: Rinse romaine lettuce thoroughly and dry it with a salad spinner. Roughly chop the leaves to ensure each bite has a refreshing crunch.
- Make the Green Goddess Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, anchovy paste, chopped parsley, tarragon, chives, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Combine and Toss: In a large bowl, add the chopped romaine, cooked chicken, diced avocado, and cucumber. Pour the dressing over everything and gently toss to coat evenly, taking care not to mash the avocado.
- Serve Immediately: Plate the salad right after tossing to maintain the crispness of the greens and enjoy the fresh, creamy combination at its best.
Notes
- Use fresh parsley, tarragon, and chives for an authentic Green Goddess flavor.
- Add dressing gradually to avoid soggy greens and preserve crispness.
- Keep chicken and vegetables chilled before mixing to maintain freshness.
- Make the dressing a day ahead to deepen flavors.
- Poach chicken in aromatic broth for juicier meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Green Goddess Salad, Chicken Salad, Healthy Salad, Gluten Free, Creamy Dressing, Fresh Herbs, Avocado Salad
