Green Goddess Chicken Salad (Print Version)

Herb-seasoned chicken tossed in creamy Green Goddess dressing with fresh mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber and avocado.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Green Goddess Dressing

05 - 2/3 cup Greek yogurt
06 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 clove garlic, minced
10 - 2 anchovy fillets, optional, finely chopped
11 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
12 - 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
13 - 1/4 cup fresh tarragon or basil, chopped
14 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Salad

15 - 4 cups mixed salad greens
16 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
17 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
18 - 1 small avocado, sliced

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Place on prepared tray and bake for 15 minutes until cooked through. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then cut into 3/4-inch chunks.
03 - While chicken bakes, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, anchovies if using, parsley, chives, and tarragon or basil in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and season with salt and pepper to taste.
04 - In a large bowl, toss the chicken chunks with half of the Green Goddess dressing until evenly coated.
05 - Arrange mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and sliced avocado on a serving platter or individual plates. Top with the dressed chicken.
06 - Drizzle with remaining dressing as desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The dressing is so flavorful you'll want to eat it with a spoon, and it doubles as a dip for veggies or crackers.
  • It comes together in about half an hour, perfect for busy weeknights when you want something fresh and filling.
  • You can prep the chicken and dressing ahead, then assemble the salad in minutes when hunger strikes.
  • The herbs make your kitchen smell like a garden, which is a mood boost all on its own.
02 -
  • Don't skip resting the chicken after baking; cutting it too soon releases all the juices and leaves you with dry, sad pieces.
  • Blend the dressing until it's completely smooth, or you'll end up with chunky bits of herbs that don't coat evenly.
  • Toss the chicken with dressing while it's still slightly warm, the heat opens up the flavors and helps everything meld together.
03 -
  • Use the freshest herbs you can find, wilted or old herbs make the dressing taste dull and sad.
  • If you don't have a blender, finely chop the herbs and whisk everything by hand, it won't be as smooth, but it'll still taste fantastic.
  • Massage the greens with a tiny pinch of salt before assembling, it softens them slightly and makes them taste sweeter.
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