Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas

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Ingredients

  • ½ medium avocado

  • ⅓ cup buttermilk

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1 medium clove garlic, chopped (1 teaspoon)

  • 5 cups chopped romaine lettuce

  • 1 cup sliced cucumber

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed (about 1½ cups)

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, divided

Directions

  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.