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Green Goddess Chicken Salad

Creamy Green Goddess Chicken Salad That's Meal Prep Friendly

Quick & flavorful Green Goddess Chicken Salad packed with protein, ready in 20 minutes. Perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce Substitute with spinach if desired
  • 1 cup English Cucumber Persian cucumbers work well too
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Regular diced tomatoes can be used
  • 3 tablespoons Green Onions Yellow onions make a good alternative
For the Dressing
  • 1 medium Avocado Choose ripe avocados for best texture
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Dairy-free options available
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Dried basil can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Tarragon or parsley can be used as alternatives
  • 1 clove Garlic Raw garlic brings the most depth of flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh lemons are preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Maximize zestiness with fresh lemons
  • 1 tablespoon Champagne Vinegar White wine vinegar is a good substitute
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Avocado oil is a suitable alternative
  • to taste teaspoon Sea Salt Adjust to your taste preferences

Equipment

  • blender
  • mixing bowl
  • serving bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by using two forks to shred the rotisserie chicken into a mix of shreds and chunks. Aim for about 2 cups.
  2. In a blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, basil, dill, and garlic. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, champagne vinegar, olive oil, and sea salt. Blend until silky smooth.
  3. Pour half of the dressing over the prepared chicken and gently fold until evenly coated.
  4. Lay chopped romaine lettuce in a serving bowl and scatter cucumber, halved tomatoes, and green onions on top.
  5. Spoon the dressed chicken mixture over the salad base and drizzle any remaining dressing on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For meal prep, store salad components separately for freshness. Use ripe avocados for creamy dressing. Taste and adjust the dressing to your preference.

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