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.
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.
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?
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.
This strawberry chicken salad really is perfect for summer! Enjoy!
Try my strawberry and blueberry salad with almonds for another wonderful summer salad.
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Strawberry Salad with Chicken Avocado and Bacon
Ingredients
- 4-5 handfuls mixed greens
- 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
This post has been updated and was first published on May 2, 2018.
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Mmm, this salad looks so good! I think every salad needs avocado and bacon!
Thanks Britt! My thoughts exactly!
I love strawberries on a salad. They add so much flavour with not many extra calories.
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.
Well first you can never go wrong with bacon. Berry season is just around the corner. This would be perfect for summer eating.
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
This is my favorite use of rotisserie chicken - in a salad, bright and refreshing!
Me too Tina! And it makes the meal come together so quickly too. It's quick, easy, delicious and healthy.
This looks delicious!! I love sweet and savory mixes in salads. Such a nice way to use seasonal berries, too!
Thanks Sue! I love berries in salads and strawberries are one of my favorites. It's a great flavor combo.
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.
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.