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BLT Chicken Salad with Avocado

BLT Chicken Salad with Avocado
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BLT Chicken Salad with Avocado is a fresh, flavorful, and satisfying dish that combines crispy bacon, juicy chicken, creamy avocado, and crunchy greens. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or a crowd-pleasing dish, it balances a variety of textures and tastes to deliver a nutritious and delicious meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • Cooked chicken breast (grilled or roasted), 2 cups, chopped
  • Crispy bacon, 6-8 slices, chopped
  • Optional: Hard-boiled eggs, 2, sliced or chopped (variation)

Vegetables & Greens

  • Ripe avocado, 1 large, sliced
  • Fresh romaine lettuce, 4 cups, roughly chopped
  • Cherry tomatoes, 1 cup, halved
  • Red onion, 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
  • Optional: Jalapeños, 1 small, diced (for spice variation)
  • Optional: Substitute greens (spinach, arugula, or mixed baby greens), 4 cups (variation)

Dressing & Seasonings

  • Mayonnaise or preferred dressing, 1/3 cup
  • Fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: Greek yogurt with herbs as dressing alternative

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Cook bacon until crispy and drain on paper towels. Chop the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Slice the avocado and cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion. Wash and roughly chop the romaine lettuce to create a crisp salad base.
  2. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise or your choice of dressing with fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy to add a fresh, tangy note that balances the richness of the avocado and bacon.
  3. Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine romaine lettuce, chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bacon. Gently fold in avocado slices carefully to avoid mashing. Pour the dressing over and toss gently to coat evenly without breaking the avocado.
  4. Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or plate. Garnish with extra crispy bacon or fresh herbs like parsley or chives, if desired. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.

Notes

  • Use ripe avocados that are slightly soft but not mushy for the best creamy texture.
  • For evenly cooked bacon, bake it on a rack in the oven to drain excess fat.
  • Prep ingredients ahead of time to speed up assembly.
  • Toss the salad gently to keep avocado slices intact and maintain visual appeal.
  • Add dressing just before serving to keep the greens crisp and flavors fresh.

Nutrition

Keywords: BLT chicken salad, avocado salad, bacon chicken salad, healthy salad, quick lunch, gluten free, easy salad

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