Recipe by Nick DiGiovanni
Green Goddess Chopped Salad

Recipe by Nick DiGiovanni – Green Goddess Chopped Salad
A fresh, crunchy chopped salad with a creamy herb-packed dressing, lots of veggies, and tender grilled chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 bag Fresh Express® Sweet Butter Blend lettuce
- 2 cups green cabbage, finely chopped
- 1½ cups Persian cucumbers, tiny diced
- 1 cup sugar snap peas, thinly sliced
- 1 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (raw or lightly steamed)
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chives, finely sliced (optional)
Creamy Green Goddess Dressing
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup fresh basil
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- ¼ cup green onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- Salt and Black pepper, to taste
- 2–4 tbsp water, if needed to thin
Grilled Chicken
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp OSMO Poultry Blend
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
Grill the Chicken
- Pound or butterfly chicken for even thickness.
- Coat with olive oil and all seasonings.
- Grill over medium-high heat 5–6 minutes per side, until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest 5 minutes, then slice or dice.
Make the Dressing
- Add yogurt, sour cream, basil, parsley, chives, garlic, shallot, lemon juice, vinegar, capers, salt, and pepper to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and bright green.
- Thin with water if needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
Build the Salad
- Roughly chop Sweet Butter lettuce.
- Add to a large bowl with cabbage, cucumbers, snap peas, bell pepper, corn, green onions, and chives.
- Toss to mix.
Assemble
- Pour 2/3 of the dressing over salad and toss well.
- Add more dressing to taste.
- Top with grilled chicken or fold it in for a true chopped-style salad.
Notes
- Dairy-Free Option: Use unsweetened coconut yogurt and dairy-free sour cream; skip mayo or use vegan mayo.
- Make-Ahead: Keep salad and dressing separate until serving.
- Serving Idea: Chop everything very small for that “viral scoopable salad” texture.
Allergy Information
- Nut-Free: Yes
- Dairy-Free: Optional (see notes)
- Egg-Free: Yes if mayo is omitted
- Gluten-Free: Yes
- Soy-Free: Yes
