Recipe by Eatingwell.com
Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas
In this cucumber, tomato, feta cheese and chickpea salad recipe, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk and fresh herbs. Make a double batch of the dressing to use for another salad or drizzle over grilled vegetables.
TOTAL TIME:
15 min
Ingredients
DRESSING
1 avocado, peeled and pitted
1 ½ cups buttermilk
¼ cup chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, sorrel, mint, parsley and/or cilantro
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
SALAD
3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup sliced cucumber
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
¼ cup diced low-fat Swiss cheese
6 cherry tomatoes, halved if desired
Nutrition Profile
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: (Per 1 Serving): 304 calories; protein 21.7g; carbohydrates 39.8g; dietary fiber 11.9g; sugars 10.1g; fat 7.5g; saturated fat 1.7g; cholesterol 12mg; vitamin c 14mg; folate 180.9mcg; calcium 420mg; iron 2.5mg; magnesium 71.8mg; potassium 641.4mg; sodium 465mg.
Directions
Step 1
To prepare dressing: Place avocado, buttermilk, herbs, vinegar and salt in a blender. Puree until smooth.
Step 2
To prepare salad: Toss lettuce and cucumber in a bowl with 1/4 cup of the dressing. Top with chickpeas, cheese and tomatoes. (Refrigerate the extra dressing for up to 3 days.
