Chicken bacon salad with blue cheese and avocado
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!
- 02 May 2024
- 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 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 | 39% |
| 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 | 0% |
| 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 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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