Green Goddess Chicken Salad Dip (Printable version)
Creamy herb dip with tender chicken and fresh greens, perfect for gatherings or light meals.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely chopped or shredded
→ Dressing
02 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1/4 cup sour cream
04 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
06 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
08 - 2 teaspoons anchovy paste (optional, for authentic Green Goddess flavor)
→ Herbs & Greens
09 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
11 - 1/4 cup fresh tarragon, finely chopped
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
13 - 1/2 cup baby spinach, finely chopped
→ Vegetables
14 - 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
15 - 1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
→ Seasonings
16 - 1 garlic clove, minced
17 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
18 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish (optional)
19 - Fresh herbs, chopped
20 - Sliced radishes or cucumber
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and anchovy paste (if using). Whisk until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add parsley, chives, tarragon, basil, spinach, celery, green onion, and garlic. Stir to incorporate evenly throughout the dressing.
03 - Fold in the chopped chicken until evenly coated with the dressing and herbs.
04 - Season with salt and pepper; taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld (optional but recommended).
06 - Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with extra herbs and sliced radishes or cucumber if desired. Serve chilled with crackers, fresh vegetables, or toasted bread.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- The creaminess hits different when youve got Greek yogurt working alongside sour cream and mayothree amigos making everything luscious without feeling heavy
- Fresh herbs transform what could be ordinary chicken salad into something that feels bright and garden-y, like summer on a spoon
02 -
- The refrigeration step isn't optional if you want the flavors to really marry and develop, give it at least 30 minutes but overnight is even better
- Fresh herbs are non-negotiable here, dried herbs would turn this into something completely different and not in a good way
03 -
- Finely chopping everything into roughly the same size creates that perfect restaurant-style consistency where every bite feels balanced
- Let the dip come to room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving if it's been refrigerating overnightthe flavors wake up