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Rosemary Chicken Salad

Delicious Rosemary Chicken Salad with Avocado & Bacon Bliss

This Rosemary Chicken Salad is a delightful mix of tender chicken, creamy avocado, and crispy bacon, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken breast shredded or cubed
  • 1 Avocado ripe, diced
  • 4 slices Crispy bacon or turkey bacon
  • 4 cups Mixed greens arugula and spinach
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber Cucumbers peeled and sliced
  • 0.5 Red onion thinly sliced
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cup Olive oil extra virgin for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice fresh-squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or honey mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary chopped, can substitute with thyme
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Tray
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Rosemary Chicken Salad
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the seasoned chicken breast for 25–30 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Let rest for 5 minutes before shredding or cubing.
  2. Prepare the vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, slice cucumber, and thinly slice red onion and mixed greens. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 6–8 minutes until crispy. Remove and crumble.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. In the mixing bowl, add shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and diced avocado. Toss to combine.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use ripe avocados and fresh vegetables for best results. Chop ingredients uniformly for a better presentation.

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