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!
- 28 Apr 2025
- Cook time 6 min
- Prep time 20 min
- 2 Servings
- 10 Ingredients
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.
Ingredients:
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 Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 850 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 970kcal | 49% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 80g | 54% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 30g | 9% |
| Fiber 18g | 46% |
| Sugar 7g | 7% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 70g | 79% |
| Saturated 20g | 67% |
| Cholesterol 240mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 900ug | 100% |
| Choline 290mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B1 0.69mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B2 1.13mg | 87% |
| Vitamin B3 30mg | 192% |
| Vitamin B6 2.93mg | 173% |
| Vitamin B9 300ug | 74% |
| Vitamin B12 1.45ug | 60% |
| Vitamin C 54mg | 61% |
| Vitamin E 7mg | 45% |
| Vitamin K 290ug | 242% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 420mg | 32% |
| Copper, Cu 0.65mg | 72% |
| Iron, Fe 4.37mg | 40% |
| Magnesium, Mg 180mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus, P 1010mg | 81% |
| Potassium, K 2700mg | 79% |
| Selenium, Se 80ug | 138% |
| Sodium, Na 1310mg | 87% |
| Zinc, Zn 6mg | 52% |
| Water | |
| Water 660g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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