goddess veggie bowls with chicken

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Goddess Veggie Bowls with Chicken

Dark green lacinato kale contrasts with the warm tones of bell peppers and tomatoes in this healthy green goddess salad recipe.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup low-fat buttermilk
  • ½ cup low-fat plain greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup lightly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice plus 2 tsp. lemon zest, divided
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 1 ¼ pounds chicken tenders
  • 1 ⅓ cups water
  • ⅔ cup quinoa, rinsed
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups lacinato (dinosaur) kale, stems trimmed, thinly sliced
  • ½ medium cucumber, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers, preferably 1 red and 1 orange or yellow, diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved if large
  • 1 avocado, cubed or sliced
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted