Description
A fresh and vibrant Green Goddess Chicken Salad featuring shredded rotisserie chicken tossed with cucumbers, red onions, fresh herbs, and a creamy avocado-based Greek yogurt dressing. This quick 15-minute recipe serves six and offers a healthy, flavorful salad that's perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded (discard bones and skin)
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- ¼ cup finely diced red onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 scallions, roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh basil (packed)
- ⅓ cup fresh Italian parsley (packed)
- ¼ cup fresh dill
- 2 small or medium avocados (or 1 ½ of a large one)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 lemon, squeezed (plus more to taste)
- 1 clove fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Water, as needed (to thin out the dressing)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a food processor or blender, combine the scallions, fresh basil, Italian parsley, dill, avocados, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Pulse and process for a few seconds until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add water gradually to reach the desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large serving bowl, toss together the shredded rotisserie chicken, diced cucumbers, finely diced red onions, chopped dill, and chopped basil until evenly mixed.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared green goddess dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients thoroughly.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad as is, serve it over lettuce boats, use it as a sandwich filling, or spoon it over apple slices for a hint of sweetness. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can adjust the thickness of the dressing by adding more or less water.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the dressing.
- Use cooked chicken breast if rotisserie chicken is unavailable.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature based on preference.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
