Chicken, Bacon and Avocado Salad with Sweet Vidalia Onion Dressing
User Reviews
4.9
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
3 servings
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Calories
1086 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken, Bacon and Avocado Salad with Sweet Vidalia Onion Dressing
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Chicken, Bacon and Avocado Salad with Sweet Vidalia Onion Dressing is the crunchy, creamy, bacony salad of your dreams topped with a sweet, aromatic, tasty dressing you’ll love.
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Ingredients
- 4-6 cups lettuce
- 4 strips of bacon cooked til crisp and chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ⅓ cup crumbled Feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds
- 2 cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts OR 2 cups cubed or shredded chicken
vidalia onion dressing
- 1 medium vidalia onion diced
- ½ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup honey or more to taste
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ⅓ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 2 tablespoons mayo (optional, to thicken the dressing)
chicken marinade (optional)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
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Instructions
- If using the chicken marinade, combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl, add chicken and toss to coat, cover and chill for 30 minutes. Bake or grill until cooked through, chop and set aside.
- Combine dressing ingredients in a food processor or quality blender, pulse until smooth.
- Assemble salad with lettuce topped with chicken, bacon, avocado, feta, and sunflower seeds. Drizzle dressing over everything and serve.
Notes
- If you're short on time, use your favorite pre-cooked grilled or shredded chicken!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1086kcal
(54%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
87g
(134%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
1447mg
(60%)
Potassium
1014mg
(29%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
42g
(84%)
Vitamin A
632IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1086 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1086kcal | 54% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 87g | 134% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1447mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 632IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
39 reviews
Excellent
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