Green Goddess Salad with Chicken
The healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk, and herbs in this cucumber, tomato, Swiss, and chicken salad recipe. Any extra sauce is yummy served over some grilled chicken or flaky white fish, such as cod or flounder.
Ingredients
- 1 Peeled And Pitted Avocado
- 1½ Cups Buttermilk
- ¼ Cup Fresh Chopped Herbs Like Tarragon, Sorrel, Mint, Parsley And/Or Cilantro
- 2 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
- ½ Tsp Salt
- 3 Cups Chopped Romaine Lettuce
- 1 Cup Sliced Cucumber
- 3 Oz Sliced (Or Diced) Cooked Boneless And Skinless Chicken Breast
- ½ Cup Diced Low-Fat Swiss Cheese (2oz)
- 6 Halved Cherry Tomatoes, If Desired
Instructions
- For the dressing: Place avocado, buttermilk, herbs, vinegar, and salt in a blender and puree until it's smooth. (It makes almost 2 cups of dressing.)
- To prepare your salad: Toss the lettuce and cucumber in a bowl with one tablespoon of the dressing. Top it with chicken, cheese, and tomatoes.
- Tip: You can refrigerate the extra sauce for up to 3 days.
