Easy Chopped Chicken Salad With Avocado And Bacon
This Chicken Chopped Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a 15-minute miracle! Loaded with crispy bacon, juicy chicken, and creamy avocado - it's perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. Grab the easy recipe now!
Easy Chicken Chopped Salad.
If you’ve ever looked in your fridge at 5 p.m. and thought, “What on earth am I making for dinner?” this is your answer! This Chicken Chopped Salad is fresh, fast and full of flavor. Plus, it comes together in just 15 minutes with zero cooking required. Yes, really!
We’re talking shredded rotisserie chicken (hello, time-saver!), crispy bacon, creamy avocado, crunchy cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy red onion and a sprinkle of feta that ties it all together. It's like a greatest-hits album of salad toppings.
Chopped Chicken Salad.
What I love most about this salad – and the best part, honestly – is how customizable it is. Only have romaine lettuce? Use it.
Want to swap feta for goat cheese or shredded cheddar or leave out the onions? Go for it! This is one of those mix-and-match meals that works with what you’ve got, so you can spend less time stressing and more time eating.
I’ve made a lot of dressings in my time, and this one? It’s a keeper. The combo of Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, and olive oil hits that perfect balance between tangy and sweet. Try it on grilled veggies, wraps or even roasted potatoes (trust me).
If you’re ready for a salad that actually gets you excited to eat something green, keep scrolling for the full recipe.
Ingredients.
For the Salad:
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup diced cucumber
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 ripe avocado, diced
4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
For the Honey Mustard Dressing:
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp honey
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
How to make Chopped Chicken Salad Recipe.
1. Prepare the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber.
2. Add the red onion, avocado and bacon.
3. Top with shredded chicken and the crumbled feta cheese.
4. Make the Salad Dressing:
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and well-emulsified.
5. Assemble and Serve:
Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
How To Store.
If you haven’t added the dressing yet, the chopped salad will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Once tossed with dressing, it’s best enjoyed within 24 hours. After that, the lettuce starts to wilt and the avocado can brown.
Store the honey mustard dressing separately in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 1 week. Just give it a good shake before using it again!
This easy salad is a great recipe to keep on repeat during the summer months. Fresh, fast, and perfect for when it's too hot to cook!
Whether you're hosting a summer cookout, putting together a birthday brunch spread or just need a quick lunch for a busy weekday, this Chicken Chopped Salad brings serious flavor without the fuss.
If you love this salad as much as I do, you have to check out a few of my other summer favorites! For something light, bright, and super refreshing, my Easy Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe.
And of course, no summer cookout is complete without a Classic Potato Salad.
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