Chicken bacon salad with blue cheese
Savor the perfect blend of flavors with this Chicken Bacon Salad featuring tender chicken breasts, crispy bacon, tangy blue cheese, and creamy avocados on a fresh bed of lettuce. A hearty yet healthy meal that's sure to satisfy!
Cook time 6 min
Prep time 20 min
Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts1 dash salt
1 dash black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
8 cups lettuce
4 strips bacon
4 oz blue cheese
2 avocados
2 tomatoes
1/4 cup onion
This Chicken Bacon Salad with Blue Cheese and Avocado is a flavorful and nutritious meal. Packed with protein from the chicken and bacon, creamy textures from blue cheese and avocado, and freshness from lettuce and tomatoes, this salad is perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Instructions:
- Season the chicken breasts with a dash of salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink inside.
- Once cooked, remove from the skillet and allow to rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
- In the same skillet, add the strips of bacon.
- Cook over medium heat until crispy, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Remove bacon from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain excess fat. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
- Rinse and chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces, place in a large salad bowl.
- Dice or slice the tomatoes and chop the onion finely, then add to the salad bowl.
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, scoop out the flesh, and dice or slice. Add to the salad bowl.
- Add the chicken strips and crumbled bacon to the salad bowl.
- Crumble the blue cheese over the top of the salad.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Divide the salad among 4 plates or serve it family-style.
- Enjoy your Chicken Bacon Salad with Blue Cheese and Avocado immediately!
Tips:
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken breasts in olive oil, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Use a mix of different lettuce types for added texture and flavor.
- Cook the bacon until crispy for a more satisfying crunch in your salad.
- For a creamier texture, mash some of the avocado and mix it with the other ingredients.
- Feel free to add other fresh vegetables like cucumbers or bell peppers to suit your taste.
- Toast the blue cheese lightly to enhance its flavor before adding it to the salad.
- Serve immediately after mixing to enjoy the freshest taste and texture.
With these simple steps, you can create a delicious and nutritious Chicken Bacon Salad with Blue Cheese and Avocado. It's perfect for a light yet filling meal, combining fresh ingredients and rich flavors. Enjoy your delightful, homemade salad!
Nutrition per serving
2 ServingsCalories 970kcal
Protein 80g
Carbohydrates 30g
Fiber 18g
Sugar 7g
Fat 70g
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