Healthy Recipes Salad Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas 4.9 (14) 11 Reviews In this cucumber, tomato, feta cheese and chickpea salad recipe, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk and fresh herbs. Make a double batch of the dressing to use for another salad or drizzle over grilled vegetables. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is a group of dedicated culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a registered dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 11, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD Victoria Seaver is a registered dietitian and Editorial Director for EatingWell.com. She completed her undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetics and food science and her master's degree and dietetic internship at the University of Vermont. Victoria has been a part of the EatingWell.com team since 2015. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: See More Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Joshua Hoggle Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: No Added Sugar Gut Healthy Anti-Inflammatory Mediterranean Diet Sesame-Free Weight Loss Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Joshua Hoggle Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings Dressing 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) Salad 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 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. Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Joshua Hoggle 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. Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Joshua Hoggle To make ahead Cover and refrigerate leftover dressing for up to 3 days. Recipe Updates Based on earlier review and comments of this recipe, we’ve retested and made the following adjustments (and updated the nutritional analysis accordingly):Increased servings to 4 and increased lettuce and tomatoes (to improve ingredient ratios)Added specific amounts for the fresh herbs (to make flavor more consistent) Swapped out the Swiss cheese for feta (to boost flavor)Changed the method to mix all the ingredients together with the dressing (for a more even coating)Mixed half of the cheese into the salad (to boost flavor).Updated September 2025 EatingWell.com, June 2017 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 202 Calories 8g Fat 25g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size about 1½ cups Calories 202 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 25g 9% Dietary Fiber 8g 27% Total Sugars 7g Added Sugars 0g 0% Protein 10g 19% Total Fat 8g 11% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 13mg 4% Vitamin A 201µg Vitamin C 14mg 16% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 1mg 7% Folate 188µg Vitamin K 68µg Sodium 327mg 14% Calcium 153mg 12% Iron 3mg 15% Magnesium 56mg 13% Potassium 562mg 12% Zinc 2mg 17% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.