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BLT Chicken Salad with Avocado

BLT Chicken Salad with Avocado
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This BLT Chicken Salad with Avocado is a fresh, creamy, and flavorful dish combining crispy bacon, juicy chicken, ripe avocado, and crisp greens. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or healthy meal prep, it delivers a balanced mix of textures and tastes that is satisfying yet light, and can be prepared in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Protein

  • Cooked chicken breast (about 2 cups, chopped)
  • Bacon strips (4-6 strips, cooked crispy and chopped)

Vegetables & Greens

  • Fresh lettuce or mixed greens (4 cups, chopped)
  • Cherry tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
  • Red onion (1/4 cup thinly sliced, optional)
  • Ripe avocado (1 large, diced)

Dressing

  • Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt (1/4 cup)
  • Fresh lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Cook and Prepare the Chicken: Start with seasoned chicken breasts, grilled, baked, or pan-seared until fully cooked and juicy. Once cooled, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces that will mix nicely with the other ingredients.
  2. Cook the Bacon: Cook bacon strips until crispy. Drain excess fat on paper towels, then crumble or chop the bacon into small pieces to sprinkle on the salad, providing that irresistible crunch and smoky flavor.
  3. Prepare Fresh Veggies and Avocado: Wash and chop your lettuce or mixed greens, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice red onion if using, and dice the ripe avocado. Toss the avocado with lemon juice right away to keep it from browning.
  4. Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt) with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a splash of lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and creamy. This dressing will lightly coat the salad, pulling all flavors together beautifully.
  5. Combine Everything: In a large bowl, gently toss the chicken, bacon, veggies, and avocado with the dressing. Stir just until evenly coated, being careful not to mash the avocado too much.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and varied textures or chill briefly for a cool meal option.

Notes

  • Use fresh, ripe avocados and crisp greens for maximum flavor and texture.
  • Toss just enough to coat ingredients evenly without breaking apart the avocado.
  • Bacon can be salty, so season lightly to keep flavors balanced.
  • Bacon tends to crisp up better if cooked a day ahead and reheated slightly.
  • Letting the salad rest in the fridge for 15 minutes enhances flavor melding.

Nutrition

Keywords: BLT salad, chicken salad, avocado salad, healthy salad, quick salad, gluten free, protein rich

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