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Chicken Avocado Salad

Chicken Avocado Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette – Healthy & Easy


  • Author: Julia Hart
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A light yet satisfying salad made with tender shredded chicken, creamy avocado, sweet corn, crispy turkey bacon, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or a refreshing lunch.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded

  • 2 ripe avocados, diced

  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)

  • 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked crispy and chopped

  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped

  • 2 Roma tomatoes, diced and seeded

  • 2 tbsp parsley, minced

  • 2 tbsp chives, chopped

Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing:

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • Salt & pepper to taste


Instructions

  • If not already cooked, season and cook chicken breasts, then shred.

  • Cook turkey bacon until crispy, then chop.

  • Mix lemon juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl or jar to create dressing.

  • In a large bowl, combine lettuce, chicken, avocado, corn, bacon, tomatoes, parsley, and chives.

  • Drizzle half the dressing, toss gently, and add more as needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep.

  • Add dressing just before serving to keep ingredients fresh.

  • Dice avocado last to prevent browning.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes (if chicken/bacon not pre-cooked)
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Tossed
  • Cuisine: American