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Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Chopped Salad with Creamy Garlic Lemon Balsamic: An Incredible 7-Step Recipe


  • Author: Tessa Monroe
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

– 2 cups cooked and chopped chicken breast
– 4 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
– 1 ripe avocado, diced
– 2 cups mixed greens (like arugula, spinach, and romaine)
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– ½ cup diced cucumber
– ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
– ½ cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar or feta)
– Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

Making the Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Chopped Salad with Creamy Garlic Lemon Balsamic is a simple process. Follow these steps for a quick and delicious meal:

1. Cook the Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon strips until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Once done, remove them and let them drain on paper towels. Crumble them into small pieces when cooled.

2. Prepare the Chicken: If not already cooked, prepare the chicken breast by grilling or baking until fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper. Once cooked, chop it into bite-sized pieces.

3. Chop the Vegetables: While the chicken is cooking, wash and chop all your vegetables. Dice the avocado and cucumber, slice the cherry tomatoes in half, and finely chop the red onion.

4. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

5. Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, chopped chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and crumbled bacon.

6. Add Cheese: Gently fold in the shredded cheese of your choice into the salad mixture.

7. Dress the Salad: Drizzle the creamy garlic lemon balsamic dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is well coated.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 400 kcal
  • Fat: 26g
  • Protein: 28g