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Rosemary Chicken Salad with Avocado and Bacon

This hearty Rosemary Chicken Salad with Avocado and Bacon is HUGE – perfect when you want a low-carb meal that will fill you up! It's also gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and soy-free for people with food allergies.

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 381 kcal
Course: Salad , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3  lices center-cut bacon (diced)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 boneless (trimmed skinless chicken thighs (4 oz each))
  • 4 tsp  olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp fresh Rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp fresh minced rosemary
  • 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce (chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup baby arugula or watercress
  • 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons chopped red onion
  • 4 oz avocado (sliced (1 small))

Instructions

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  1. Cook bacon in a large heavy nonstick skillet until crispy, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to drain and set aside.
  2. Drain the fat but don’t wipe the skillet, leaving any excess oil in the pan to cook the chicken.
  3. Season chicken with salt and rosemary, cook in the skillet over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side.
  4. Make a bed of the romaine and arugula (or watercress) in a large serving bowl or platter (or divide between 2 plates). Scatter the cherry tomatoes, red onion and bacon on top.
  5. Slice the avocado, sprinkle with pinch of salt and arrange on salad. Slice the chicken thighs and add to the salad.
  6. To make the rosemary vinaigrette, in a small bowl whisk the ingredients. Pour over the salad and serve right away.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1half of the salad Calories 381kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 741mg (31%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381

% Daily Value*

Serving 1half of the salad
Calories 381kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 741mg 31%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.