Description
A delightful blend of flavors and textures, this Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad captures the essence of joy and connection, making every bite a celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, diced avocado, mixed greens, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese.
- Whisk the Lemon Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Drizzle and Toss: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the salad immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
For a different flavor, try marinating the shredded chicken in the vinaigrette for an hour prior to mixing. Best when the salad and vinaigrette are kept separate until ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 60mg