Description
This Healthy Green Goddess Chicken Salad is packed with fresh veggies, lean chicken, and a creamy, tangy dressing. It’s a light yet satisfying dish perfect for lunch or as a side!
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or pine nuts, toasted
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
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Prepare the Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced or shredded chicken, celery, green onions, cilantro, parsley, avocado, and toasted sunflower seeds or pine nuts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Make the Dressing:
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice until smooth and well-combined.
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Combine:
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
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Serve:
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving. This salad is great on its own, or served on top of greens or in a wrap!
Notes
- You can swap out the sunflower seeds for other nuts or seeds if preferred, such as almonds or pumpkin seeds.
- Add more lemon juice or a splash of apple cider vinegar for extra tang.
- For a lower-calorie version, you can use more Greek yogurt and less mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None (assuming the chicken is already cooked)
- Category: Salad / Main Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Green goddess chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, avocado chicken salad, high-protein salad, fresh chicken salad