Green Goddess Salad
This Green Goddess Salad features perfectly grilled chicken, crunchy lettuce, juicy tomatoes and an herby dressing that is absolutely irresistible!
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt full fat
- ¾ cup cilantro loosely packed
- ¾ cup fresh basil leaves loosely packed
- ¼ cup fresh dill
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh chives
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp EVOO
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ tsp salt
Salad:
- 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 1 large avocado sliced
- 1 cup shaved parmesan cheese
- Optional: broccoli artichoke hearts, cooked green beans, red onion, cauliflower, snap peas, shredded carrots
Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts butterflied if large
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp seasoning salt
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine all dressing ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken in garlic powder, onion powder, and seasoning salt and set aside.
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and the chicken reaches 165 degrees. Set aside on a plate and allow to cool. Once cooled, slice the chicken.
- Assemble your salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, avocado, any other veggies, and chicken. Drizzle the dressing over everything, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese shavings. Serve!
Notes
This recipe makes two large salads or four smaller side salads.
- The dressing is really creamy, herby and zesty. You can add fresh mint or parsley if desired!
- Vegetable toppings are pretty much endless for this salad!
- The green goddess dressing can be stored for 4-5 days in the fridge in an airtight container! It can also be easily doubled!
- Make the chicken and dressing ahead of time for easy meal prep!
Nutrition
Calories: 489kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 37gFat: 31gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1018mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6.9g
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