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Green Goddess Salad

This fresh and satisfying Green Goddess Salad is loaded with crisp greens, tender chicken, creamy avocado, and crunchy sunflower seeds — all tossed in a vibrant homemade Green Goddess Dressing. It’s simple enough for weeknights but feels special enough for entertaining.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 5 oz baby romaine spring mix, or your favorite lettuce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 ripe avocado diced
  • ½ small red onion thinly sliced
  • ⅛ c sunflower seeds
  • 1½ tsp salt divided
  • ½ tsp black pepper
For the Dressing
  • 1 batch Green Goddess Dressing (See recipe above)
Optional Add-Ins
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Cucumber slices
  • Crumbled feta or goat cheese
  • Cooked quinoa or farro for extra heartiness

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, add the lettuce, cooked chicken, avocado, red onion, sunflower seeds, and remaining 1 tsp salt.
  3. Drizzle with Green Goddess Dressing and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

If you are meal prepping, store the salad and dressing separately.