Chicken and Avocado Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese
This chicken and avocado salad is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The chicken is cooked and shredded, and then combined with diced avocado, crumbled bacon, and crumbled blue cheese. A simple dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper is then added. The salad is stirred until well combined and served immediately or chilled for later.
I first had this salad at a restaurant in New York City. I was immediately impressed by the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was tender and juicy, the avocado was creamy and rich, the bacon added a smoky flavor, and the blue cheese added a tangy note. The dressing was light and flavorful, and it brought all of the ingredients together perfectly. I decided to try and recreate the salad at home, and I was very pleased with the results. My salad was just as delicious as the one I had at the restaurant. I have since made this salad many times, and it has become a favorite of mine. It is a quick and easy salad to make, and it is always a crowd-pleaser.
Chicken and Avocado Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese Chicken and Avocado Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese Chicken and Avocado Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese Chicken and Avocado Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, avocado, bacon, blue cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Stir until well combined.
  3. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Why It Works
  • The combination of flavors and textures in this salad is what makes it so special. The chicken is tender and juicy, the avocado is creamy and rich, the bacon adds a smoky flavor, and the blue cheese adds a tangy note. The dressing is light and flavorful, and it brings all of the ingredients together perfectly.
  • This salad is also very versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. For example, you could add diced tomatoes, chopped celery, or crumbled hard-boiled eggs. You could also use a different type of cheese, such as cheddar or mozzarella.
  • This salad is perfect for a summer meal. It is light and refreshing, and it can be served either warm or cold.