Recipe

Green Goddess Salad with Chicken

green goddess salad recipe

Divine dressing on a calcium-packed salad

A fresh, homemade dressing can take a salad to the next level. This green goddess dressing is easy to make by blending together avocado, buttermilk, herbs, and vinegar. Atop this salad, one serving delivers a massive 634 mg of calcium. Serve it with grilled chicken for added protein. If you’d prefer a white fish, try it with cod or flounder.

634 mg Ca Calcium

Ingredients | Serves 1

DRESSING

1 avocado, peeled and pitted

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 ½ cups buttermilk

¼ cup fresh chopped herbs

½ teaspoon salt

SALAD

3 cups chopped romaine lettuce

1 cup sliced cucumber

3 ounces sliced (or diced) cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast

6 cherry tomatoes, halved if desired

½ cup diced low-fat Swiss cheese (2 ounces)

SALAD

3 cups chopped romaine lettuce

1 cup sliced cucumber

3 ounces sliced (or diced) cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast

 

6 cherry tomatoes, halved if desired

½ cup diced low-fat Swiss cheese (2 ounces)

Preparation

Total Time 15 m

STEP 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.)

STEP 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.)

STEP 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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Nutrition Per Serving

Calories 296
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 83 mg
Calories 296
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 83 mg
Carbohydrates 14 g
Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars 0 g
Protein 43 g
Sodium 240 mg
Potassium 1045 mg
Folate 236 mcg
Carbohydrates 14 g
Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars 0 g
Protein 43 g
Sodium 240 mg
Potassium 1045 mg
Folate 236 mcg

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