Creamy Chicken, Avocado & Bacon Salad

Intro:
A fresh and satisfying salad combining crisp lettuce, creamy avocado, tender chicken, savory bacon, colorful peppers and a smooth dressing. It makes a delicious light lunch or dinner.

Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 4 cups lettuce, chopped
• 250 g cooked chicken breast, sliced or diced
• 4 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
• 2 ripe avocados, diced
• ½ cucumber, sliced
• ½ yellow bell pepper, sliced
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup sweet corn, optional

For the Creamy Dressing

• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp salt

Method

1. Wash and dry the lettuce, then place it in a large salad bowl.
2. Add the cucumber, bell pepper, red onion and sweet corn.
3. Add the cooked chicken and chopped bacon.
4. Gently arrange the diced avocado over the top.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, pepper and salt.
6. Drizzle the creamy dressing over the salad.
7. Toss gently just before serving so the avocado remains intact.
8. Serve immediately.

Serving Suggestion

For a more complete meal, serve with whole-grain bread or a small portion of roasted potatoes.

Nutritional Value

Provides protein from chicken, healthy fats from avocado, fiber and vitamins from the vegetables, and energy from the bacon and dressing.

Nourish Kitchen Tip: Add the avocado just before serving to help maintain its fresh color and texture.