Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas
In this cucumber, tomato, feta cheese and chickpea salad recipe, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk and fresh herbs. Make a double batch of the dressing to use for another salad or drizzle over grilled vegetables.
In this cucumber, tomato, feta cheese and chickpea salad recipe, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk and fresh herbs. Make a double batch of the dressing to use for another salad or drizzle over grilled vegetables.
Ingredients
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½ medium avocado
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⅓ cup buttermilk
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2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground pepper
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1 medium clove garlic, chopped (1 teaspoon)
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5 cups chopped romaine lettuce
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1 cup sliced cucumber
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed (about 1½ cups)
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
Method
- To prepare dressing: Scoop ½ avocado into a blender. Add ⅓ cup buttermilk, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 tablespoon chives, 1 tablespoon tarragon, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper and the chopped garlic; puree until smooth.
- To prepare salad: Combine 5 cups lettuce, 1 cup cucumber, the halved tomatoes, rinsed chickpeas and ¼ cup feta in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Top with the remaining ¼ cup feta.
