Healthy Dinner Recipes Low-Calorie Dinner Recipes Quick & Easy Low-Calorie Dinner Recipes Quick & Easy Low-Calorie 20-Minute Dinner Recipes Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas 3.5 (4) 4 Reviews 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 served with grilled vegetables. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 8, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings Nutrition Profile: Bone Health Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy Heart Healthy High Calcium High Fiber High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts 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 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. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 304 Calories 8g Fat 40g Carbs 22g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved