Vibrant Green Goddess Chopped Salad with Avocado-Feta Whipped Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 cups romaine lettuce, finely chopped
• 1 cup kale, finely chopped
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1 cup sugar snap peas, sliced
• 1 cup chickpeas, cooked
• 1 cup quinoa, cooked
• 1 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted

• 1 large avocado, peeled and pitted
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

1. 01
   In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, kale, cucumber, sugar snap peas, chickpeas, and cooked quinoa.
2. 02
   In a food processor, combine avocado, feta cheese, Greek yogurt, basil, parsley, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
3. 03
   Blend the dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
4. 04
   Pour the avocado-feta dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until everything is well coated.
5. 05
   Sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds over the top of the salad for added crunch.
6. 06
   Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant, crunchy salad.