Healthy Green Goddess Chicken Salad (High-Protein)
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors in our Healthy Green Goddess Chicken Salad (High-Protein). This vibrant dish features shredded rotisserie chicken mixed with a creamy, herb-infused Green Goddess dressing made from Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon juice. Perfect for quick lunches or as a make-ahead meal prep option, this salad can be customized with your favorite vegetables. In just 10 minutes, you can prepare a nutritious and satisfying salad that is not only high in protein but also bursting with fresh flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- ½ cup fresh dill, loosely packed
- ½ cup fresh mint
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ tsp salt, more to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 medium avocado
- Optional: green onions, red onion, or chopped cucumber
Instructions
- Shred the rotisserie chicken using two forks or a food processor.
- In a food processor or blender, combine Greek yogurt, parsley, dill, mint, spinach, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic cloves, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with the dressing until evenly coated.
- For added crunch and flavor, stir in optional ingredients like green onions or cucumbers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg