Healthy Green Goddess Chicken Salad (High-Protein)
This high-protein chicken salad is packed with fresh herbs and healthy fats, making it a delicious and nutritious meal. Enjoy it on its own, in a sandwich, or over a bed of greens.
Ingredients
Chicken Salad
- 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken ((480g, 16oz))
Optional Add-ins
- green onion, red onion, or chopped cucumber (optional)
Dressing
- 1 medium avocado ((150g))
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt (non-fat) ((228g), or yogurt of choice)
- 1 cup fresh parsley ((60g))
- 0.5 cup fresh dill, loosely packed ((4g))
- 0.5 cup fresh mint ((12g))
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 0.333 cup lemon juice ((80ml) about 1½ large lemons)
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil ((30ml))
- 2 garlic cloves
- 0.5 tsp salt ((3g), more to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
- 1-2 Tbsp water (optional to thin it out)
Instructions
- Shred rotisserie chicken in a food processor or with 2 forks.
- Blend dressing ingredients in a food processor until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Add water to thin if needed.
- Add chicken to a bowl, pour dressing on top, and mix well.
- Optional: add green onions, red onion, cucumber, or mashed white beans.
Notes
For a creamier salad, add an extra half avocado. Adjust seasonings to your liking.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 400mg