Green Goddess Chicken Salad Dip (Printable)
Creamy chicken dip blended with fresh herbs, tangy dressing, and crisp vegetables for effortless entertaining.
# 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:
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 emulsified.
02 - Add parsley, chives, tarragon, basil, spinach, celery, green onion, and garlic to the dressing mixture. Stir thoroughly to distribute evenly throughout the base.
03 - Gently fold in the chopped chicken using a spatula, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the herb dressing mixture without shredding the meat further.
04 - Add kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning as needed to balance flavors.
05 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and develop fully.
06 - Transfer to a decorative serving bowl. Top with additional fresh herbs and arrange sliced radishes or cucumber around the perimeter if desired.
07 - Present chilled alongside crackers, fresh vegetable crudités, or toasted bread slices for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under 20 minutes but tastes like you spent forever prepping
- The herb-to-cream ratio is absolute perfection, not too grassy, not too heavy
- Works as a dip, sandwich filling, or straight-from-the-bowl midnight snack
02 -
- The spinach is non-negotiable for that signature green color, dont leave it out even if you think its weird
- Letting it rest in the fridge transforms it from good to cant-stop-eating-it, plan ahead
- Dont use dried herbs, they turn this into something completely different and not in a good way
03 -
- Chop all your herbs to the same size so no single flavor takes over your bite
- Room temperature ingredients mix better, pull everything out about 20 minutes before starting