Chicken Bacon and Avocado Salad
Elevate your lunch or dinner with this irresistible Chicken Bacon and Avocado Salad, a harmony of bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Perfectly seared chicken breasts seasoned with smoked paprika team up with crispy, savory bacon for a protein-packed base, while creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and crunchy romaine lettuce add layers of freshness and texture. A tangy homemade dressing featuring balsamic vinegar, mustard, and a hint of honey ties everything together beautifully for a simple yet indulgent meal ready in just 35 minutes. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing side, this salad is as nutritious as it is satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 6 slices bacon
- 6 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Season the chicken breasts with smoked paprika, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and black pepper on both sides.
Cook the chicken breasts in the heated skillet for about 6-8 minutes per side or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Set aside to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
In the same skillet, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy. Remove and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Once cooled, chop the bacon into bite-size pieces.
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce, then transfer it to a large salad bowl.
Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, diced avocado, and red onion to the bowl with the lettuce.
Top the salad with the sliced chicken and chopped bacon.
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, mustard, honey, and remaining 0.5 teaspoon salt until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.1 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.1 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 343 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 3578 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.2 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 135.4 g | 271% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 3419 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
