Lunch

Green Goddess Salad with Chicken

Crisp romaine, cool cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes mingle with tender chicken and creamy Swiss cheese, all brought to life by a silky avocado buttermilk dressing fragrant with fresh herbs.

Recipe and photo by EatingWell, shared here with credit. View the Original

Green Goddess Salad with Chicken
Total
15 min
Prep
15 min
Serves
1

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
296
Protein
43g
Carbs
15g
Fat
7g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
7g
Sodium
240mg

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped herbs (such as tarragon, sorrel, mint, parsley and/or cilantro)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 cup chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber
  • 3 oz sliced (or diced) cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast (see Tip)
  • 1/2 cup diced low-fat Swiss cheese (2 ounces)
  • 6 cherry tomatoes, halved if desired

Instructions

  1. To prepare dressing: Place avocado, buttermilk, herbs, vinegar and salt in a blender and puree until smooth. (Makes about 1 3/4 cups dressing.)
  2. To prepare salad: Toss lettuce and cucumber in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of the dressing. Top with chicken, cheese and tomatoes. (Refrigerate the extra dressing for up to 3 days.)