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A bowl of green dip with a spoon, surrounded by crackers, Grillos Pickles containers, and fresh parsley on a marble countertop—perfect for serving alongside your favorite Green Godess Chicken Salad or Grillo Chicken Salad.

Grillo Green Goddess Chicken Salad (Easy High Protein Recipe)

This Grillo green goddess chicken salad blends cottage cheese, fresh herbs, avocado, and Grillo pickle juice into a creamy green goddess dressing tossed with shredded chicken and served with cucumbers and Firehook crackers.
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Ingredients

The Green Goddess Dressing

  • 1 container 24 oz cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley
  • 2 to 3 green onions
  • 1 small avocado
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove or 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp CTH seasoning
  • 1/4 cup or more Grillo pickle juice
  • Grillo pickles optional, blended in

The Chicken Salad

  • 4 to 5 cooked chicken thighs shredded or chopped (or 2 rotisserie chickens, shredded)
  • For Serving
  • Sliced cucumbers
  • Grillo Firehook crackers

Instructions

  • Add all the dressing ingredients to a blender — cottage cheese, basil, parsley, green onions, avocado, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, CTH seasoning, and Grillo pickle juice. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust salt, lemon, or pickle juice as needed.
  • Shred or chop the cooked chicken thighs or rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to a large bowl.
  • Pour the green goddess dressing over the chicken and toss until every piece is generously coated. Taste and add more salt or lemon if needed.
  • Serve immediately with sliced cucumbers and Grillo Firehook crackers alongside or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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