Chicken Bacon Avocado Chopped Salad Recipe
Chicken Bacon Avocado Chopped Salad combines tender chicken, crispy turkey bacon, creamy avocado, fresh vegetables, and homemade vinaigrette.Ready in just 25 minutes.Perfect for healthy lunches, dinners, and meal prep.
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 slices turkey bacon cooked and diced
- 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 large avocado diced
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast diced
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
Red Wine Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pinch of sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until fully combined. You can also shake everything together in a sealed jar.
- Place the romaine lettuce, cooked chicken, turkey bacon, avocado, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese, and red onion into a large salad bowl.
- Pour the vinaigrette evenly over the salad.
- Gently toss until all ingredients are lightly coated. This Chicken Bacon Avocado Chopped Salad tastes best when served immediately.
- Enjoy as a complete meal or pair it with warm bread or soup.
Notes
- Use grilled chicken for extra smoky flavor.
- Freshly cooked turkey bacon provides the best texture.
- This salad is delicious served with crusty bread or a light soup.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle roasted sunflower seeds or sliced almonds on top.