Description
Discover the delightful flavors of our Healthy Green Goddess Chicken Salad (High-Protein)! This vibrant and nutritious salad is a modern twist on the classic chicken salad, featuring creamy homemade green goddess dressing that complements tender shredded rotisserie chicken. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weekdays or as a refreshing dinner option. Packed with protein from Greek yogurt and rotisserie chicken, this meal is not only satisfying but also customizable with your favorite veggies like cucumbers or onions. Ideal for meal prep, enjoy it throughout the week for a quick lunch or healthy snack that utilizes leftover herbs beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 medium avocado
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- ½ cup fresh dill
- ½ cup fresh mint
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shred the rotisserie chicken using a food processor or two forks for desired texture.
- In a blender, combine Greek yogurt, parsley, dill, mint, baby spinach, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. Blend until smooth; add water if necessary to thin.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with the green goddess dressing until well-coated.
- Optional: Stir in chopped green onions, red onion, cucumber, or white beans for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 80mg