Description
Green Goddess dressing had a viral moment that turned it from a retro steakhouse relic into the most searched-for recipe of 2022. This version puts it to proper use — tossed with shredded chicken, crunchy vegetables, and enough herbs to make the bowl look like a garden. The dressing is bright, tangy, and loaded with fresh herbs, and it turns plain chicken salad into something people actually get excited about.
Ingredients
Units
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works well)
- 1 large avocado
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Persian cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup shelled edamame
- 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 4 cups mixed greens or butter lettuce
Instructions
- Make the Green Goddess dressing: blend the avocado, Greek yogurt, basil, cilantro, chives, tarragon, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender until smooth and vibrant green. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- In a large bowl, toss the shredded chicken with about two-thirds of the dressing until evenly coated.
- Add the diced cucumber and edamame to the chicken and toss gently.
- Arrange the mixed greens on a platter or divide among bowls. Top with the dressed chicken mixture.
- Drizzle the remaining dressing over the greens. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds and serve.
Notes
- The dressing should be made fresh — the herbs oxidize and the color dulls after a day in the fridge. Mix it the day you plan to serve.
- Tarragon is the herb that gives Green Goddess its signature flavor. Do not substitute it — it is the difference between this dressing and a generic herb vinaigrette.
- If the dressing is too thick, thin it with a tablespoon of water at a time until it reaches a pourable consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 580
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 34
- Cholesterol: 85