Description
Forget boring greens—this Chopped Chicken Salad is the crunchy, creamy, savory-sweet meal you didn’t know you were missing. With juicy rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and tangy feta tossed in a zesty honey mustard dressing, this bowl delivers all the comfort of your favorite sandwich in fresh, forkable form. It’s fast, flexible, and full of feel-good flavor. Let’s chop to it!
Ingredients
Salad:
• 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce (or romaine)
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup cucumber, diced
• ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
• ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Honey Mustard Dressing:
• 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
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Make Dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Adjust honey/lemon to taste. Let sit 5 mins to develop flavor.
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Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bacon, and feta.
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Add Avocado: Gently fold in avocado just before serving.
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Dress & Toss: Drizzle with dressing, toss gently. Serve immediately for ultimate crunch!
Notes
• Add grains: Mix in ½ cup cooked quinoa or farro.
• Spice it up: Add smoked paprika or sriracha to the dressing.
• Go seasonal: Try roasted corn in summer, apples and walnuts in fall.
• Protein swap: Use BBQ chicken, salmon, or chickpeas.
• Dairy-free: Skip feta or use a plant-based version.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 475per serving
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 35g