Description
Green Goddess Chicken Salad is the protein-filled twist you never knew you needed! An easy meal idea made with tender chunks of chicken mixed into a fresh and creamy, vibrant green goddess salad dressing.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 1/2 cup small diced red onion (about 1/2 large red onion)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
- 4 cups cooked and cubed chicken breast (I used a Rotisserie chicken breast)
- 1 1/2 cups diced celery
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 green onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- Juice of 1/2 a lime
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Salad: In a small bowl mix together red onion, juice of 1 lime, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes while you prep the other ingredients. *see note
- Place the walnuts and pumpkin seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat and toast the nuts until browned and fragrant about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl combine cubed chicken, celery, diced red onion and liquid, and nuts. Set aside.
- Dressing: In a blender or food processor blend the mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, cilantro, green onions, garlic cloves, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing on top of the chicken mixture and stir to coat.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate to allow the flavors to combine.
Notes
* marinating the onions in the lime juice softens them slightly as well as giving them a more mild flavor. You can skip this marinating step if you prefer a stronger onion taste.
Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
