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    Home » Recipes » Strawberry Salad with Chicken Avocado and Bacon

    Published: May 2, 2018 · Modified: Mar 29, 2021 by Linda Warren

    Strawberry Salad with Chicken Avocado and Bacon

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    Whip up this healthy strawberry salad with chicken, avocado, and bacon with the help of rotisserie chicken & fresh seasonal strawberries. It's quick & easy and perfect for lunch or dinner.

    Strawberry Avocado Chicken Salad with bacon | 2 Cookin Mamas Whip up this healthy Strawberry Avocado Chicken Salad with the help of rotisserie chicken & fresh strawberries. It's quick & easy and perfect for lunch or dinner. #salad #healthy #strawberries #avocado #chicken #easyrecipe #lunch #dinner #recipe

    Here in Florida we still have strawberries by the carton-full on sale in our stores. They are so sweet and delicious now that you can make anything with them and it will be fantastic!

    I have made pancakes & waffles with strawberry topping, yogurt parfaits for breakfast and dessert. My favorites are strawberry banana smoothie bowl, strawberry shortcake bundt cake, strawberry banana muffins, and strawberry lemonade.

    Strawberry Avocado Chicken Salad adding dressing | 2 Cookin Mamas

    This recipe today is quick and easy and full of lean protein, vitamins, minerals and healthy fat. It is hard to go wrong with a salad that has a mix of everyone's favorite fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

    And buying a rotisserie chicken cuts down on the time substantially and lets you get it on the table in less than 30 minutes. What mom wouldn't love that?

    Strawberry Avocado Chicken Salad closeup tall | 2 Cookin Mamas

    All you need to do is chop the chicken and slice the strawberries, cucumber, and bell pepper. Then mix with greens and goat cheese and, just before serving, top with sliced avocado, candied almonds, and your favorite vinaigrette.

    I love the flavor the raspberry vinaigrette adds to the freshness of the salad but really any nice light dressing will work. The bacon, which can be sprinkled on top, is totally optional but it gives the salad a little salty taste which is a nice addition to the sweet.

    Strawberry Avocado Chicken Salad bite closeup | 2 Cookin Mamas

    This strawberry chicken salad really is perfect for summer! Enjoy!

    Try my strawberry and blueberry salad with almonds for another wonderful summer salad.

    Find lots of healthy salad recipes here on 2CM!

    Strawberry Salad with Chicken Avocado and Bacon

    Whip up this healthy Strawberry Avocado Chicken Salad with the help of rotisserie chicken & fresh seasonal strawberries. It's quick & easy and perfect for lunch or dinner.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 2 -4 servings
    Author: Linda Warren

    Ingredients

    • 4-5 handfuls mixed greens or a combination with spinach
    • 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
    • ¾ cup cucumber, chopped
    • ½ cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
    • 1-½ cups cooked chicken, chopped (I used a rotisserie chicken or you can use leftover chicken or turkey)
    • 1-½ cups fresh strawberries,  sliced
    • 1 avocado, chopped
    • ⅓ cup goat, feta or blue cheese
    • ⅓ cup slivered almonds, candied (see note)
    • Favorite raspberry vinaigrette or your own fantastic dressing

    Instructions

    • Place the greens in a bowl. 
    • Top with remaining ingredients. Toss well.
    • Serve with your favorite dressing on the side. 
    • Best if served immediately.

    Notes

    To candy almonds, place 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a small skillet. Heat until sugar begins to melt, add almonds and toss to coat. Cook until nuts are lightly toasted. At this point you can sprinkle a little cayenne pepper on them if you like a spicier taste. Pour the nuts onto a greased cookie sheet or parchment paper and allow to cool. Once hardened, break into pieces.

    This post has been updated and was first published on May 2, 2018.

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    Comments

    1. Britt | Sweet Tea and Thyme says

      May 02, 2018 at 12:18 pm

      5 stars
      Mmm, this salad looks so good! I think every salad needs avocado and bacon!

      Reply
      • Linda Warren says

        May 02, 2018 at 9:27 pm

        Thanks Britt! My thoughts exactly!

        Reply
    2. Danielle says

      May 02, 2018 at 11:51 am

      5 stars
      I love strawberries on a salad. They add so much flavour with not many extra calories.

      Reply
      • Linda Warren says

        May 02, 2018 at 9:27 pm

        They certainly brighten up this salad and add a little bit of sweetness to the mix. It's a great low cal salad for summer.

        Reply
    3. Gloria says

      May 02, 2018 at 11:33 am

      5 stars
      Well first you can never go wrong with bacon. Berry season is just around the corner. This would be perfect for summer eating.

      Reply
      • Linda Warren says

        May 02, 2018 at 9:29 pm

        You hit the nail on the head Gloria! This is my go to salad for the hot summer months, which in Florida, usually start in May. And I seem to have a thing for adding bacon to whatever I can. lol

        Reply
    4. Tina Dawson | Love is in my tummy says

      May 02, 2018 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      This is my favorite use of rotisserie chicken - in a salad, bright and refreshing!

      Reply
      • Linda Warren says

        May 02, 2018 at 9:30 pm

        Me too Tina! And it makes the meal come together so quickly too. It's quick, easy, delicious and healthy.

        Reply
    5. Sue|theviewfromgreatisland says

      May 02, 2018 at 10:43 am

      5 stars
      This looks delicious!! I love sweet and savory mixes in salads. Such a nice way to use seasonal berries, too!

      Reply
      • Linda Warren says

        May 02, 2018 at 9:32 pm

        Thanks Sue! I love berries in salads and strawberries are one of my favorites. It's a great flavor combo.

        Reply
    6. Ali says

      May 02, 2018 at 9:34 am

      5 stars
      Yum...this is my kind of salad. Full of flavor and lots of delicious ingredients. I would serve this any time of the day. Wonderful.

      Reply
      • Linda Warren says

        May 02, 2018 at 9:36 pm

        It's a pretty hearty salad that works as a brunch or lunch meal but also as a lighter dinner. I think I'll be including it in the mix for my Mother's Day brunch.

        Reply

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