Description
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with our Chicken Bacon Avocado Chopped Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette. This vibrant salad features tender shredded chicken, creamy avocado, and crispy bacon, complemented by a medley of fresh seasonal vegetables. Tossed in a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette, this dish is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients. Whether you are enjoying it as a hearty main course or a refreshing side, this salad is perfect for any occasion—from casual weekday lunches to festive gatherings. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for health-conscious food lovers seeking deliciousness without compromise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cooked and shredded chicken breasts
- 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 4 cups chopped lettuce
- 2 diced avocados
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- Zest and juice from 1 lemon and 1 lime
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice the avocados.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine lettuce, chicken, corn, tomatoes, parsley, chives, bacon pieces, and avocados.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg