Green Goddess Chicken Pasta Salad — High Protein, Blood Sugar Friendly, Meal Prep Ready

Ingredients

• Salad

  • 8 ounces chickpea pasta

  • 16 ounces cooked shredded chicken breast

  • 1 large cucumber, diced

  • 2 celery stalks, finely diced

  • 1 avocado, diced

  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

  • Fresh cracked black pepper to taste

• Green Goddess Dressing

  • 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 garlic clove

  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill

  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives

  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

STEPS

1. Cook the pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the chickpea pasta according to package directions until just al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking and cool the pasta completely.

2. Make the Green Goddess dressing

Combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, basil, parsley, dill, chives, sea salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, creamy, and bright green.

3. Prepare the vegetables

Dice the cucumber, celery, and avocado. Finely chop the herbs and grate the parmesan.

4. Assemble the salad

In a large bowl combine the cooled chickpea pasta, shredded chicken, cucumber, celery, parmesan, parsley, dill, and chives.

5. Add the dressing

Pour the Green Goddess dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

6. Finish

Fold in the avocado just before serving to keep it from becoming mushy. Garnish with additional parmesan, fresh herbs, cracked black pepper, and a squeeze of lemon.

NOTES

Meal Prep Tip

For the freshest texture, store the diced avocado separately and add it just before eating. The salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Blood Sugar Tip

Chickpea pasta provides significantly more protein and fiber than traditional pasta. Combined with lean chicken, healthy fats from avocado, and a protein-rich Greek yogurt dressing, this meal helps promote slower glucose absorption and steady energy.

Gut Health Tip

Fresh herbs provide polyphenols that nourish beneficial gut bacteria, while Greek yogurt contributes protein and beneficial cultures. Cucumber and celery add hydration and crunch without overwhelming sensitive digestion.

Flavor Tip

The salad tastes even better after chilling for 1–2 hours, allowing the herbs and dressing to soak into the pasta.

Protein Count

Approximately 35–40g protein per serving.

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Chickpea pasta has roughly twice the protein and three times the fiber of traditional white pasta, making it one of the best blood sugar friendly pasta swaps available. Combined with shredded chicken and a Greek yogurt based dressing, this salad delivers a complete amino acid profile that supports muscle repair, hormone production, and sustained energy. The fresh herb blend, basil, dill, parsley, chives, isn't just for flavor. These herbs are rich in polyphenols and antioxidants that actively feed beneficial gut bacteria and reduce low grade inflammation. Avocado adds oleic acid, the same anti-inflammatory fat found in olive oil, which supports both gut lining integrity and hormone balance.