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Avocado, Chicken, and Bacon Chopped Salad with a Creamy Basil Dressing

Avocado, Chicken, and Bacon Chopped Salad with a Creamy Basil Dressing is made with chicken breast, bacon, and avocados.

Prep
25 min
Total
25 min
Original yield
Serves 6
Ingredients
13 listed

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Estimating…
SaladsAmericanSidesChickenPorkPrep: 16–30 minutesTotal: 30 minutes or less
Recipe categories & planning details
Meal type
Sides
Primary protein
Chicken · Pork
Cuisine
American
Preparation & total time
Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 30 minutes or less
Dish type
Salads

A few quick notes

1. Prepare the whisked mixture

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

Get to know the ingredients

chopped romaine lettuce

In the method: Add 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, 6 slices bacon, 3 large avocados, 1 pint grape tomatoes, and ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese to a large bowl and toss…

boneless skinless chicken breast, (cooked and chopped )

In the method: Add 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, 6 slices bacon, 3 large avocados, 1 pint grape tomatoes, and ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese to a large bowl and toss…

bacon, (cooked and crumbled )

In the method: Add 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, 6 slices bacon, 3 large avocados, 1 pint grape tomatoes, and ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese to a large bowl and toss…

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.

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  • Ingredient noteSource: 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, (cooked and chopped )
  • Ingredient noteSource: 6 slices bacon, (cooked and crumbled )
  • Ingredient noteSource: 3 large avocados, (diced)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 pint grape tomatoes, (cut in half)
  • Ingredient noteSource: ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Ingredient noteSource: 8 ounces sour cream
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 teaspoon salt
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

How to make it

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Serve immediately.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Start with this step: Add 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, 6 slices bacon, 3 large avocados, 1 pint grape tomatoes, and ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese to a large bowl and toss until…

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

What happens at the end?

Serve immediately.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: therecipecritic.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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