Green Goddess Chicken Salad Dip (Printable Format)
Creamy herb-infused chicken dip with fresh parsley, tarragon, and tangy dressing.
# What You 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)
→ 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
19 - Fresh herbs, chopped
20 - Sliced radishes or cucumber
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and anchovy paste in a large mixing bowl. Whisk vigorously until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Add parsley, chives, tarragon, basil, spinach, celery, green onion, and minced garlic to the dressing mixture. Stir thoroughly to distribute evenly.
03 - Gently fold chopped chicken into the herb and vegetable mixture until every piece is evenly coated with the dressing.
04 - Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well and taste, adjusting seasoning as desired.
05 - Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap or lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
06 - Transfer chilled dip to an attractive serving bowl. Top with additional fresh herbs and sliced radishes or cucumber if desired. Serve cold accompanied by crackers, fresh vegetable sticks, or toasted bread slices.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The combination of three fresh herbs creates an incredibly bright flavor that makes store bought dips taste flat by comparison
- You can assemble it in twenty minutes flat and it actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge for a day
- It somehow manages to feel indulgent while being packed with protein and relatively light
02 -
- The dip needs at least thirty minutes in the refrigerator for the flavors to properly develop and the chicken to absorb the dressing
- Fresh herbs are absolutely essential here since dried herbs would turn this into something completely different and much less appealing
03 -
- Chop all your herbs to roughly the same size so you get a balanced distribution of flavors in every bite
- If you have time, poach your own chicken breasts in broth for extra moisture and flavor