Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas
The Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas is a vibrant, nutrient-packed salad featuring crisp vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas, and a creamy avocado-herb dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 avocado, peeled and pitted
1 ½ cups buttermilk
¼ cup chopped fresh herbs (tarragon, sorrel, mint, parsley, cilantro)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
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
Instructions
- In a blender, combine avocado, buttermilk, herbs, rice vinegar, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- In a large bowl, toss romaine lettuce and cucumber with ¼ cup of the dressing until coated.
- Top the salad with chickpeas, Swiss cheese, and cherry tomatoes.
- Divide into two servings and serve immediately. Store leftover dressing in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Use plant-based buttermilk and cheese for a vegan version.
- Add cooked grains like quinoa for more texture and nutrition.
- Spice it up with red pepper flakes or jalapeños in the dressing.
- Store dressing separately to keep salad fresh longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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