Green Goddess Chicken Salad Recipe
This creamy chicken salad combines leftover chicken and pistachios with a bright, tangy, homemade green goddess dressing filled with fresh herbs. Perfect for quick salads, sandwiches, and wraps!
Servings: 4
Calories: 541kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped cooked chicken breast *
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- ½ cup pistachios chopped (optional)**
Green Goddess Dressing:
- ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ cup fresh chives chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
- ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise ***
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt ***
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the chopped herbs, then reserve 2 tablespoons for later.½ cup fresh parsley, ¼ cup fresh chives, ¼ cup fresh basil, ¼ cup fresh dill
- Add the remaining herb mix, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper to a blender or food processor.½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup plain greek yogurt, 1 lemon, 1 clove garlic, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Blend until smooth.
- Add the chicken, pistachios (if using), and red onion to a large bowl. Pour in the dressing and add in the reserved chopped herbs.4 cups chopped cooked chicken breast, ¼ cup red onion, ½ cup pistachios
- Stir everything together until the chicken is fully coated in the dressing.
- Serve as is or in a sandwich or lettuce wraps.
Notes
*Use any cooked or leftover chicken. Shredded chicken, chopped chicken breast or thighs, and rotisserie chicken all work well.
**Pistachios add nutty flavor and texture to this salad, but it is optional. Omit them, or swap in another nut (like walnuts or cashews).
***Half mayo and greek yogurt creates a smooth, tangy dressing with a slightly lower fat content. But the dressing can be made with all of one or the other.
Becky's Top Tips:
- Using a blender or food processor is the easiest way to create a smooth, well-combined dressing. However, ingredients can be mixed by hand if needed.
- This is a versatile dish! Serve as a salad or bowl, as a dip, as sandwiches, or as a wrap.
Nutrition
Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 688mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1166IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg