Healthy Green Goddess Chicken Salad
Green Goddess Chicken Salad is a creamy, herb-packed salad made with chicken, avocado, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados divided
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded
- 3 celery stalks chopped
- Extra parsley chives, and dill for garnish (optional)
- Crackers pita chips, or fresh vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Add one avocado, mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, parsley, chives, dill, garlic, salt, and black pepper to a food processor or blender.
- Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Transfer the dressing to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the chopped chicken, celery, and the remaining diced avocado.
- Gently fold everything together until evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
- Serve your Green Goddess Chicken Salad with crackers, pita chips, lettuce wraps, or toasted bread.
Notes
- Swap parsley with fresh cilantro for a different herb profile.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
- Stir in diced cucumber or grapes for additional freshness.
- Serve over mixed greens for a complete salad.
- Makes an excellent sandwich or wrap filling.