Name: Healthy Green Goddess Chicken Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded; 1 cup celery, diced; ½ cup green onions, sliced; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 avocado, diced; ¼ cup sunflower seeds or pine nuts, toasted; Salt and pepper to taste; ½ cup plain Greek yogurt; ¼ cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, celery, green onions, cilantro, parsley, avocado, and toasted sunflower seeds (or pine nuts).; In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice until smooth.; Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to coat.; Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.; Optionally, chill in the fridge for 30 minutes for a colder dish.

Description

This Green Goddess Chicken Salad is fresh, creamy, and packed with healthy ingredients. With a blend of savory chicken, creamy avocado, fresh herbs, and a tangy Greek yogurt dressing, it’s the perfect light and nutritious meal for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Salad:

2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
1 cup celery, diced
½ cup green onions, sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 avocado, diced
¼ cup sunflower seeds or pine nuts, toasted
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Dressing:

½ cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, celery, green onions, cilantro, parsley, avocado, and toasted sunflower seeds (or pine nuts).
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to coat.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.
Optionally, chill in the fridge for 30 minutes for a colder dish.

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, celery, green onions, cilantro, parsley, avocado, and toasted sunflower seeds (or pine nuts).
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to coat.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.

Optionally, chill in the fridge for 30 minutes for a colder dish.

Notes

Feel free to use different nuts, such as almonds or walnuts, based on your preference.
To make this recipe lighter, substitute the mayo with extra Greek yogurt.

This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days, but the avocado may brown slightly.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming the chicken is pre-cooked)
Category: Salad, Main Dish
Method: No-cook, Tossed
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Green goddess, chicken salad, healthy, avocado, Greek yogurt, light salad, nutritious