In this cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese and chickpea salad recipe, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk and herbs. The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.
green goddess salad with chickpeas
Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas
Ingredient
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1 avocado, peeled and pitted
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1 ½ cups buttermilk
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¼ cup chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, sorrel, mint, parsley and/or cilantro
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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½ teaspoon salt
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3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
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1 cup sliced cucumber
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1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
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¼ cup diced low-fat Swiss cheese
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6 cherry tomatoes, halved if desired
Dressing
Salad
Instructions
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To prepare dressing: Place avocado, buttermilk, herbs, vinegar and salt in a blender. Puree until smooth.
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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.)