Description
A light and refreshing chicken salad with a creamy, tangy Green Goddess dressing. Packed with fresh vegetables, avocado, and a touch of crunch, it’s the perfect healthy meal or snack!
Ingredients
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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 diced or shredded chicken, celery, green onions, cilantro, parsley, avocado, and sunflower seeds or pine nuts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is well-coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for better flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream if preferred.
- For extra crunch, try adding some chopped nuts or seeds like pumpkin seeds.
- This salad is great for meal prepping, and it keeps well in the fridge for a day or two.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None (if using pre-cooked chicken)
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: No cooking required; just assembling and mixing ingredients
- Cuisine: American, Healthy