Green Goddess Salad with Chicken

In this cucumber, tomato, Swiss and chicken salad recipe, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk and herbs. Any extra dressing is delicious served over grilled chicken or flaky white fish, such as cod or flounder.

Prep/Cook Time: 15 Minutes, Servings: 1

Ingredients

Dressing

• 1 ripe avocado
• 1½ cups buttermilk
• ¼ cup fresh chopped herbs (such as tarragon, sorrel, mint, parsley and/or cilantro)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• ½ teaspoon salt

• 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 cup sliced cucumber
• 3 ounces sliced (or diced) cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast
• ½ cup diced low-fat Swiss cheese (2 ounces)
• 6 cherry tomatoes, halved if desired

Directions

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.)

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