Let this goddess of the greens be the empress of your next gathering. Green Queen Salad has a crown-full of deliciousness that everyone will be bowing down to. They will be green with envy of the avocado-based buttermilk and herb dressing, draped across the regal romaine lettuce and consort of cucumbers. This monarchy of rich, regent flavors found at the helm of the Green Queen Salad will rule all of your salad wants and wishes. Be the debutante or beautillion ball of your dining room when you roll out the red carpet with this salad royalty. Your guests will curtsy with kindness and confidence for your majesty’s honorable salad feast! Long live the Green Queen Salad… but probably not, because it will disappear quicker than a queen-like wave of the hand!
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs, such as tarragon, sorrel, mint, parsley, and/or cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the salad:
- 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
- 1/4 cup low-fat Swiss cheese, diced
- 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
Directions
Step 1 –Add the avocado, the buttermilk, the fresh herbs, the vinegar, and the salt to a blender and purée until smooth.
Step 2 –In a large bowl, add the romaine lettuce, the sliced cucumbers, and 1/4 cup of the dressing and toss to combine.
Step 3 –Add the chickpeas, the Swiss cheese, and the cherry tomatoes to the top of the salad and serve.
