Recipe
Green Goddess Salad with Chicken
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.
Ingredients | Serves 1
DRESSING
avocado, peeled and pitted
tablespoons rice vinegar
cups buttermilk
cup fresh chopped herbs
teaspoon salt
SALAD
cups chopped romaine lettuce
cup sliced cucumber
ounces sliced (or diced) cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast
cherry tomatoes, halved if desired
cup diced low-fat Swiss cheese (2 ounces)
SALAD
cups chopped romaine lettuce
cup sliced cucumber
ounces sliced (or diced) cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast
cherry tomatoes, halved if desired
cup diced low-fat Swiss cheese (2 ounces)
Preparation
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.)
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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