Name: Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 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; 1 avocado peeled and pitted; 1 ½ cups buttermilk; ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs such as tarragon, sorrel, mint, parsley and/or cilantro; 2 Tbsp rice vinegar; ½ Tsp salt

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Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas

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This cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese, and chickpea salad features a healthy green goddess dressing made from avocado, buttermilk, and herbs. The leftover dressing is perfect for serving with grilled vegetables.

Course Lunch or Dinner

Cook Time 15

Calories 304

Ingredients

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

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 Tbsp rice vinegar
½ Tsp salt

Instructions

Blend avocado, buttermilk, herbs, vinegar, and salt until smooth.
Toss lettuce and cucumber with 1/4 cup of dressing. Top with chickpeas, cheese, and tomatoes.
Tip: Refrigerate extra dressing for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 8g