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How To Make Chicken Bacon Avocado Salad
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Chicken Avocado Salad with Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette

Fresh and tasty, yet warm and comforting, this delicious Chicken Avocado Salad is an ideal lunch or light supper option.
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 815kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

For the Vinaigrette

  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp whole grain mustard
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp shallots finely minced
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

For the Salad

  • 8 thick-cut slices bacon diced
  • lbs 680g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens lettuce of choice
  • 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes diced
  • 2 large avocados pitted and sliced
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

Instructions

  • Combine the honey, both mustards, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and shallots in a small, non-reactive bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and whisk to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired. Cover and set aside until ready to use.


    Whisking the Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette
  • Cook the bacon in a large pan over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until just crispy. Remove bacon from the pan with a slotted spatula and transfer to a bed of paper towels to drain. Blot off excess grease and set it aside.


    Frying the Bacon
  • Drain all but approximately one tablespoon bacon grease from the pan and return to medium heat. (Carefully wipe any grease off the side of the pan with a heavy, damp cloth before returning to heat to prevent flare-ups).
  • Add the chicken to the pan and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. Remove from heat and set aside.


    Frying the Chicken Pieces
  • Add the salad greens and tomatoes to a large salad bowl and top with the cooked bacon and chicken.
  • Toss the avocado slices with fresh lime juice to prevent browning and add to the salad bowl. Drizzle with half of the salad dressing and gently toss to combine.




    Layering the Salad Elements
  • Dressing the Salad
  • Serve immediately on chilled individual salad plates with remaining dressing on the side. Enjoy!

    How To Make Chicken Bacon Avocado Salad

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 815kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 67g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 980mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 29g