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Green Goddess Chicken Salad

Creamy avocado-herb chicken salad served as a toasted sandwich.

15 min4 servingsNo-Cook
Green Goddess Chicken Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/2 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 green onions, roughly chopped
  • 6 sprigs fresh chives, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 celery stalks, finely diced
  • 1/4 red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup dry roasted sliced almonds
  • 8 slices toasted sandwich bread

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add the avocado, Greek yogurt, parsley, green onions, chives, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt to a blender.

  2. 2

    Blend until creamy and smooth, about 45 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken, celery, and red onion to a large bowl.

  4. 4

    Pour in the dressing and toss to combine.

  5. 5

    Fold in the almonds at the end to keep their crunch.

  6. 6

    Spoon the salad onto toasted sandwich bread and top with another slice, or serve open-faced if you prefer.

Pro Tips

  • -Add the almonds right before serving so they stay crisp.