Chicken, Avocado & Bacon Salad With Bl

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A creamy, rich salad combining poached chicken, fresh avocado, and crispy bacon with a tangy blue cheese dressing.
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This robust salad is a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Crispy bacon and tender poached chicken provide a savory base, while fresh avocado adds a creamy richness that pairs beautifully with the sharp, tangy blue cheese dressing. The addition of romaine lettuce offers a satisfying crunch, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the entire dish. It&# 226;€™s a hearty, protein-packed meal that feels indulgent yet fresh. Ideal for a satisfying lunch, a picnic main course, or a substantial side dish for dinner parties. With simple ingredients and easy assembly, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste at home.

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Chicken, Avocado & Bacon Salad With Bl

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 552.8

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This robust salad is a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Crispy bacon and tender poached chicken provide a savory base, while fresh avocado adds a creamy richness that pairs beautifully with the sharp, tangy blue cheese dressing. The addition of romaine lettuce offers a satisfying crunch, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the entire dish. It&# 226;€™s a hearty, protein-packed meal that feels indulgent yet fresh. Ideal for a satisfying lunch, a picnic main course, or a substantial side dish for dinner parties. With simple ingredients and easy assembly, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste at home.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cook 8 strips of bacon until crisp, then crumble into 1-inch pieces.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, chicken stock, blue cheese, freshly ground black pepper, and half of the lemon juice until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the poached chicken pieces and diced avocado with kosher salt and the remaining lemon juice.
  4. Arrange torn romaine lettuce evenly among 4 salad bowls.
  5. Divide the chicken and avocado mixture evenly over the lettuce.
  6. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon pieces over the top of each salad.
  7. Drizzle the blue cheese dressing over the salads just before serving.
  8. Garnish with tomato wedges if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 552.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 56.0g87%
Saturated Fat 12.6g63%
Cholesterol 50.9mg17%
Sodium 400.9mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 1.9g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 1.4g
Protein 9.4g19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken salad, avocado, bacon, blue cheese, romaine, creamy dressing, lunch, picnic, hearty, protein, easy, fresh, tangy, crispy, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, healthy fats, meal prep
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