Green Goddess Brussels Sprout Salad with Bacon and Grilled Chicken

Name: Green Goddess Brussels Sprout Salad with Bacon and Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 4 slices thick-cut bacon; 4.5 ounces pretzel bread (I used 1 pretzel stick from Trader Joe's), cut into 1/2 inch squares; 3 tbsp olive oil, divided; 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder, divided; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided; 1/2 tsp dried tarragon; 1 lb chicken breasts or (2 large cut in half lengthwise or 4 small); 1 medium zucchini, cut in half length wise; 1/2 large avocado, peeled and seed removed; 1 10 oz bag shaved Brussels sprouts (I get mine from Trader Joe's); 1/2 large avocado, peeled and seed removed; 2 tbsp PLAIN yogurt; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp water; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 small garlic clove, grated; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp agave or honey; 1/2 tsp dried tarragon; 1/4 cup cilantro; 1/4 tsp salt; pinch black pepper

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
553 kcal
Course
Main Course, Salad
Cuisine
American

Green Goddess Brussels Sprout Salad with Bacon and Grilled Chicken

Amy Matthews

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This Green Goddess Brussels Sprout Salad with Bacon and Grilled Chicken is a healthy, hearty way to get your protein and veggies in one bowl!

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Ingredients

Servings

4 slices thick-cut bacon
4.5 ounces pretzel bread (I used 1 pretzel stick from Trader Joe's), cut into 1/2 inch squares
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder, divided
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
1/2 tsp dried tarragon
1 lb chicken breasts or (2 large cut in half lengthwise or 4 small)
1 medium zucchini, cut in half length wise
1/2 large avocado, peeled and seed removed
1 10 oz bag shaved Brussels sprouts (I get mine from Trader Joe's)

Avocado Green Goddess Dressing

1/2 large avocado, peeled and seed removed
2 tbsp PLAIN yogurt
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp water
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, grated
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp agave or honey
1/2 tsp dried tarragon
1/4 cup cilantro
1/4 tsp salt
pinch black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Line bacon up on sheet pan and bake until crisp, about 10-12 minutes. While the bacon cooks, make the dressing.
For the dressing: Add avocado, yogurt, olive oil, water, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, agave, tarragon, cilantro, salt and pepper to the bottom of a food processor. Turn on and blend until smooth, you may need to stop once or twice to scrape the sides down with a rubber spatula. If you like a thinner consistency, add a little bit more water. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour into a dish and set aside.
Once the bacon is done cooking, remove and drain on a paper towel, but reserve grease. Reduce heat on the oven to 350 degrees. Add bread cubes to a large bowl. Use 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease to drizzle on top of the bread along with 1 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss until the grease has evenly coated the bread cubes. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toss to evenly coat. Remove foil from baking sheet and spread bread cubes on the clean pan. Bake 12-15 minutes, tossing halfway through until bread is toasted and golden brown.
While the croutons cook, cook the chicken and zucchini. Coat chicken and zucchini with remaining olive oil. Sprinkle both sides of chicken breasts evenly with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and a little bit of black pepper. Season zucchini on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a grill, grill pan or large sauté pan to a medium heat. Once hot, add chicken and zucchini. Cook until brown on both sides and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. (Remember, you should have either small chicken breasts or very thinly sliced chicken breasts, so they cook relatively fast.)
Once chicken and zucchini are done cooking, let them rest for a few minutes. Slice chicken, zucchini and bacon.
To assemble: Toss brussels sprouts, bacon, zucchini, and half of the croutons together with dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top the salad with sliced chicken, sliced avocado and remaining croutons. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 553kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 88mg (29%) Sodium 1486mg (62%) Potassium 786mg (22%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 236IU (5%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 73mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 553 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	553kcal	28%
Carbohydrates	22g	7%
Protein	32g	64%
Fat	38g	58%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Cholesterol	88mg	29%
Sodium	1486mg	62%
Potassium	786mg	17%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	236IU	5%
Vitamin C	16mg	18%
Calcium	73mg	7%
Iron	2mg	11%