Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas

Ingredients

• 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
• 1 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 medium garlic clove, chopped (1 teaspoon)
• 3 cup chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 cup sliced cucumber
• 6 cherry tomatoes, halved if desired
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
• 1/4 cup diced low-fat Swiss cheese

Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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.