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Green Goddess Salad

494 calories / 50g protein

It doesn’t get fresher than this! All green everywhere. From the edamame to the greens to the herbs to the avocado and even pistachios. Enjoy this explosion of multi-faceted flavor on a hot summer day.

Difficulty: Beginner Total Time 35 mins
Servings: 1 Calories: 494
Season: Summer

Description

We're leaving out the mayo and sour cream in favor of fat-free plain yogurt, but we're not losing any of the flavor. Fresh herbs and garlic give the dressing punch. Edamame, avocado, and pistachios add interest and texture. Plus a healthy helping of shredded chicken breast makes this a high-protein lunchtime winner. Enjoy!

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Place chicken on a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Using a meat pounder, gently pound chicken to an even thickness. Pat dry with paper towels and sprinkle with ⅛ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper.

  2. Heat oil in medium-sized skillet over medium heat until just smoking. Brown chicken well on first side, about 3 minutes. Flip chicken, add 2 tablespoons water, and cover skillet. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook, about 3 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate and let cool slightly. Using 2 forks or your fingers, shred chicken into bite-size pieces.

  3. Combine lemon zest,  juice and garlic in a medium bowl and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir in yogurt, remaining 1 tablespoon water, parsley, tarragon, remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt, and remaining ⅛ teaspoon pepper; set aside. (Add extra water for a looser dressing.)

  4. Toss spinach with half of the dressing to coat, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with shredded chicken, edamame, avocado, and pistachios and drizzle with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1


Amount Per Serving
Calories 494kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g36%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 102mg34%
Sodium 932mg39%
Potassium 1664mg48%
Total Carbohydrate 27g9%
Dietary Fiber 10g40%
Sugars 11g
Protein 50g100%

Vitamin A 338 IU
Vitamin C 114 mg
Calcium 56 mg
Iron 45 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, salad, edamame, avocado, yogurt, garlic, tarragon, spinach, salad, lunch, pistachios, avocado, dressing, green, goddess

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