High Protein Green Goddess Chicken Salad
A vibrant and healthy chicken salad packed with protein and fresh flavors. This recipe combines tender chicken with a creamy green goddess dressing for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Chicken Salad
- 450 g boneless skinless chicken breast
- 200 g non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 30 g fresh baby spinach
- 15 g fresh basil leaves
- 15 g fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 30 ml fresh lemon juice
- 15 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 150 g cooked shelled edamame
- 200 g English cucumber, diced
- 400 g mixed spring greens
- 5 g sea salt
- 2 g cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with half of the salt and pepper. Grill or poach until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F), then let rest for 5 minutes before dicing into 2cm cubes.
- Prepare the dressing by placing Greek yogurt, avocado, spinach, basil, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and remaining salt and pepper into a high-speed blender.
- Pulse the blender until the dressing reached a smooth, emulsified consistency with a vibrant green hue.
- In a large stainless steel mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, cooked edamame, and diced cucumber.
- Pour the green goddess dressing over the chicken mixture and fold gently with a spatula until all components are evenly coated.
- Arrange the mixed spring greens into two serving bowls as a base.
- Top each bowl with equal portions of the dressed chicken mixture and serve immediately.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 25g | Sodium: 500mg