Green Goddess Chicken Salad (Trader Joe's shortcut recipe)

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Green Goddess Chicken Salad (Trader Joe's shortcut recipe)

Chicken salad is classic and always a hit for lunch, but what if we give it a twist? This Green Goddess Chicken Salad combines the convenience of pre-cooked chicken with the zesty kick of Trader Joe’s Zhoug Sauce and creamy mayo to bring it all together.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Salad

Keyword: 20 minute meal, Chicken Recipe, chicken salad, easy salad recipe, Entree Salad, Trader Joe's Recipe

Servings:

Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef

Cost: $10.00

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Knife
Cutting Board

Ingredients

1 16-ounce package Hardwood Smoked Pulled Chicken
1/2 cup Trader Joe’s Zhoug Sauce (see note)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 lemons or limes
1/2 cup almonds, roughly chopped (I like flavored ones like Garlic and Black pepper or Smoked)
16 large romaine lettuce leaves (if you want to serve these as lettuce wraps)

Instructions

Warm up the chicken according to the package instructions. Once heated through, shred it with two forks and let it cool slightly.
Add the Zhoug sauce and mayo. Stir until combined.
Serve immediately or refrigerate, well-covered, for up to 3 days.
Just before serving, squeeze some lemon or lime juice over top and top with chopped almonds.

Notes

Zhoug sauce - This is spicy! If you want to skip the spice, try using with Vegan, Kale, Cashew and Basil Pesto or classic pesto or Chimichurri Sauce.

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