Description
The BEST Green Goddess Chicken Salad is a vibrant, fresh, and creamy salad that combines tender grilled or roasted chicken breast with a mix of crisp greens, avocado, cucumber, and radishes, all tossed in a luscious herb-packed Green Goddess dressing made with parsley, tarragon, chives, garlic, lemon juice, and Greek yogurt or mayonnaise. Perfect for a light lunch, satisfying dinner, or a crowd-pleasing dish, this salad balances fresh textures with rich, tangy flavors for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 to 2 cooked chicken breasts (grilled, roasted, or pan-seared), thinly sliced or shredded
Greens and Vegetables
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, and arugula)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
Green Goddess Dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cook your chicken breast by grilling, roasting, or pan-searing until fully cooked and juicy. Let it rest before slicing thinly or shredding to maintain tenderness.
- Make the Green Goddess Dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine fresh herbs like parsley, tarragon, chives, garlic, lemon juice, Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and chop your mixed greens, slice cucumbers and radishes thinly, dice avocado, and chop green onions. Arrange or toss them together as desired.
- Assemble the Salad: Toss the greens and vegetables lightly with a few spoonfuls of the Green Goddess dressing. Add sliced chicken on top, drizzle with additional dressing if you like, and gently toss or serve layered.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy fresh for the best texture and flavor. Garnish with extra herbs or a squeeze of lemon for added brightness if desired.
Notes
- Fresh Herbs Matter: Use fresh, vibrant herbs for the dressing to get that bright, unmistakable Green Goddess flavor.
- Don’t Overdress: Toss the greens lightly with dressing to keep the salad crisp and avoid sogginess.
- Chicken at Room Temperature: Let cooked chicken cool slightly to avoid wilting your greens when assembling.
- Slice Thinly: Thin slices of cucumber, radish, and chicken create a balanced bite every time.
- Adjust Consistency: If your dressing is too thick, thin it with a bit of water or lemon juice for perfect coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling, Roasting, Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Green Goddess Chicken Salad, Herb Dressing Salad, Healthy Chicken Salad, Creamy Herb Dressing, Light Lunch, Fresh Chicken Salad, Gluten Free Salad
