Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Here’s a flavorful and satisfying Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 4 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
• 1 large avocado, diced
• 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or romaine)
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup feta or blue cheese crumbles (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)

Lemon Vinaigrette:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the salad ingredients: Cook and shred or dice the chicken breast. Crisp the bacon and crumble it once cooled. Dice the avocado, slice the cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
2. Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (optional), salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, toss together the mixed greens, chicken, bacon, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Optionally, sprinkle with cheese and fresh herbs.
4. Dress the salad: Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all the flavors.
5. Serve: Serve immediately while the bacon is still crisp and the avocado is fresh.

This Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad is hearty and full of flavor. The zesty lemon vinaigrette perfectly complements the richness of the bacon and avocado.