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Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

A delicious and healthy chopped salad featuring tender chicken, creamy avocado, crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 462
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cooked and shredded chicken breasts Rotisserie chicken can be used as a time-saver.
  • 2 avocados diced, firm but with a slight give
  • 1 cup corn kernels Fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 6 slices bacon cooked crisp and chopped
  • 4 cups chopped lettuce Romaine recommended, but spring mix or butter lettuce also work
  • 2 Roma tomatoes seeded and diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives Green onion tops can be substituted
Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. For the Lemon Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and honey. Alternatively, combine all dressing ingredients in a mason jar, seal, and shake well until emulsified.
  2. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  3. For the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced avocado, corn kernels, chopped crispy bacon, diced Roma tomatoes, minced parsley, and chopped chives.
  4. Add about half of the prepared lemon vinaigrette to the salad ingredients. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are lightly coated.
  5. Add the chopped lettuce to the bowl. Toss again to incorporate the lettuce with the other ingredients and the dressing. Add more dressing as desired, to your preference.
  6. Serve immediately. If preparing ahead, store the dressing separately and toss with the salad just before serving to prevent wilting.

Notes

Do not add salad dressing until you are ready to serve. If you do not plan on eating the whole salad, reserve without dressing. Leftovers should be kept in an airtight container in the fridge and will be fresh for another day. If you want to enjoy this salad for longer, leave out the lettuce and add it in just before serving so the lettuce won’t wilt.