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 and served with grilled vegetables.
Ingredients
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 tablespoons rice vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
Salad
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
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Directions
To prepare dressing: Place avocado, buttermilk, herbs, vinegar and salt in a blender. Puree until smooth.
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.)
Tips
To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate leftover dressing for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 304 | Calories |
| 8g | Fat |
| 40g | Carbs |
| 22g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
| Serving Size 2 3/4 cups | |
| Calories 304 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Carbohydrate 40g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 12g | 43% |
| Total Sugars 10g | |
| Protein 22g | 43% |
| Total Fat 8g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 9% |
| Cholesterol 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A 6774IU | 135% |
| Vitamin C 14mg | 16% |
| Folate 181mcg | 45% |
| Sodium 465mg | 20% |
| Calcium 420mg | 32% |
| Iron 3mg | 14% |
| Magnesium 72mg | 17% |
| Potassium 641mg | 14% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.
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