Name: Chopped Salad with Chicken & Avocado-Buttermilk Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk; 0.5 ripe avocado; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, mint and/or parsley; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 4 cups chopped kale; 2 cups shredded red cabbage; 2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 1 cup shredded carrots; 0.5 cup finely chopped red onion; 0.5 cup toasted sliced almonds; 0.33333334326744 cup dried cherries or cranberries

Chopped Salad with Chicken & Avocado-Buttermilk Dressing

This herb-loaded green goddess-inspired dressing gets a color boost from creamy avocado. Make a double batch of this healthy salad dressing to keep on hand for salads throughout the week.

Carolyn Malcoun

Updated on February 1, 2020

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

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Ingredients

1 cup buttermilk
½ ripe avocado
3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, mint and/or parsley
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
4 cups chopped kale
2 cups shredded red cabbage
2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup shredded carrots
½ cup finely chopped red onion
½ cup toasted sliced almonds
⅓ cup dried cherries or cranberries

Directions

Combine buttermilk, avocado, herbs, vinegar, salt and pepper in a blender; process until smooth.
Combine kale, cabbage, broccoli, chicken, carrots, onion, almonds and cherries (or cranberries) in a large bowl; toss to combine. Add the dressing and toss again.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate dressing and salad separately for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

337	Calories
13g	Fat
28g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 337
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 6g	23%
Total Sugars 16g
Added Sugars 7g	14%
Protein 30g	59%
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 3mg	1%
Vitamin A 5958IU	119%
Vitamin C 80mg	89%
Folate 91mcg	23%
Sodium 644mg	28%
Calcium 195mg	15%
Iron 2mg	13%
Magnesium 95mg	23%
Potassium 860mg	18%

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.