Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas
In this Swiss cheese, cucumber, tomato, and chickpea salad recipe, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk, and herbs. The extra sauce is delicious served with grilled vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 Peeled And Pitted Avocado
- 1½ Cups Buttermilk
- ¼ Cup Fresh Chopped Herbs, Ex: Tarragon, Sorrel, Mint, Parsley And/Or Cilantro
- 2 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
- ½ Tsp Salt
- 3 Cups Romaine Lettuce Chopped
- 1 Cup Sliced Cucumber
- 1 Can Rinsed Chickpeas
- ¼ Cup Low-Fat Swiss Cheese Diced
- 6 Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
Instructions
- To prepare your dressing, place the avocado, buttermilk, herbs, vinegar, and salt in a blender, and puree until smooth.
- For the salad, toss the lettuce and cucumber in a bowl with 1/4 cup of the dressing. Top it with chickpeas, cheese, and tomatoes.
- Tip: You can refrigerate the extra sauce for up to 3 days.
