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Green Goddess Chicken Salad in a glass bowl.

Healthy Green Goddess Chicken Salad (High-Protein)

Mallory
This Green Goddess Chicken Salad recipe is a unique spin on classic chicken salad and a great way to use up leftover herbs. Creamy homemade Green Goddess dressing is combined with rotisserie chicken for a flavorful and nutritious meal ready in just 10 minutes. It's SO easy to make - perfect meal prep for weekday lunches. I hope you love it as much as I do! 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 195 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (480g, 16oz)
  • optional: green onion, red onion, or chopped cucumber.

For Green Goddess Dressing

  • 1 medium avocado (150g)
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt (non-fat) (228g), or yogurt of choice
  • 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 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (30ml)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt (3g), more to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1-2 tablespoon water optional to thin it out

Instructions
 

  • Shred your rotisserie chicken. I do this by pulsing it a few times in the food processor, but you can use 2 forks instead depending on how finely you prefer your chicken in a chicken salad.
  • In a food processor or high-speed blender, add your dressing ingredients and blend until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Add a bit of water as needed to thin it out.
  • Add the chicken to a large bowl and pour the dressing on top. Give it a good mix to combine the dressing, making sure the chicken is coated. 
  • Optional: if you want, add in green onions, red onion, cucumber, or mashed white beans.

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Notes

Expert Advice
  • Be sure to use a chicken you like the flavor of since it will have an impact on the flavor of this chicken salad!
  • One of the easiest ways to shred chicken for chicken salads is to shred it in a food processor. All you have to do is pulse it for a few seconds. You can also use a hand mixer.
  • For the best flavor, I suggest using fresh lemon juice in the dressing instead of bottled lemon juice if possible.
  • Choose a ripe avocado for the dressing. To tell if it's ripe, use these simple tips from Hass Avocado Board (HAB): give it a gentle squeeze and if it is slightly soft, it is ready to use! You don't want it to be mushy and not hard, either. Ripe avocados will have a darker color but HAB recommends to go more by the feel AND color than the color alone.
Storage
Refrigerator - store Green Goddess Chicken Salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. 
Additional Nutrition Information
While healthy means something different to everyone, this green goddess chicken salad is a nutrient-rich option. The dressing contains several herbs that provide antioxidants and vitamins C, A, and K. It also contains heart-healthy fats that also support brain health and hormone health. This recipe also contains chicken which is a high-quality lean protein. This recipe is gluten-free and does not contain added sugars. 
Dietitian Tip
It seems basic, but it's so easy to forget that when it comes to sticking with healthy eating, having easy lunches like chicken salad meal prepped and ready to go is so helpful. Especially on busy days. And healthy recipes that taste great are key to making mealtime truly enjoyable!
For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 14gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 213mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
Keyword 10 minutes or less, gluten free, high-protein
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