Best Chicken Avocado Bacon And Blue Cheese Salad Recipes

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AVOCADO-TOMATO SALAD WITH BACON AND BLUE CHEESE



Avocado-Tomato Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 pounds assorted tomatoes, halved or cut into wedges if large
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 slices thick-cut bacon
1 avocado
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 cup blue cheese dressing (see directions)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or scallions
Crumbled blue cheese, for topping

Steps:

  • Put the tomatoes in a large bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; set aside until juicy, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool slightly, then crumble into bite-size pieces.
  • Pit and peel the avocado; cut into 1/2-inch pieces and toss with the lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes and gently toss. Drizzle with the dressing and top with the bacon, chives and blue cheese.
  • Puree 1/2 cup each crumbled blue cheese and sour cream, 1/3 cup buttermilk, 1 small garlic clove (smashed) and 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar in a blender. Transfer to a bowl and stir in 1/4 cup more blue cheese, 2 to 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce and/or hot sauce, and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper. (Makes about 2 cups.)

BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD WITH BACON AND BLUE CHEESE



Buffalo Chicken Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese image

Perfect for a summer evening but good any time of the year. Adjust the salad ingredients to your own taste. This is the combination that we prefer.

Provided by tpspaul

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Bacon     Salad

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices bacon
9 ounces cubed cooked chicken
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
4 radishes, diced
1 ½ cups chopped romaine lettuce
½ cup diced cucumber
1 stalk celery, sliced
2 slices red onion, chopped
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
3 tablespoons blue cheese salad dressing, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and let cool.
  • Reheat chicken in the bacon fat, seasoning with salt and pepper, until just starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Drain chicken on paper towels and place in a large bowl. Add wing sauce and stir to coat all the pieces. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  • Break bacon into pieces and combine with chicken. Add tomatoes, radishes, lettuce, cucumber, celery, red onion, blue cheese, and dressing. Toss salad and divide between 2 plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 135.9 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 45.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 1733.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

CHICKEN, AVOCADO, BACON AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Chicken, Avocado, Bacon and Blue Cheese Salad image

Blue cheese, an avocado and crisp bacon add color and tons of flavor to this easy-to-make ranch chicken salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings, 2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups loosely packed torn romaine lettuce
1 pkg. (7.5 oz.) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Rotisserie Seasoned Chicken Breast, cut into strips
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 avocado, sliced
6 slices cooked OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crumbled
3/4 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing

Steps:

  • Place lettuce in large shallow bowl.
  • Top with all remaining ingredients except dressing.
  • Add dressing just before serving; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 940 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g

AVOCADO SALAD WITH BLEU CHEESE & BACON



Avocado Salad with Bleu Cheese & Bacon image

Avocados are one of the most "nutrient dense" foods available and a half avocado contains only 138 calories It contains Vitamins A, C, E, Niacin, Folic acid and Magnesium. Also has Thiamin, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine And high Potassium content and many other minerals such as Iron, Copper & Phosphourus. So eat Hearty!!

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 avocados, peeled & sliced
1 head boston lettuce
1/2 pint cocktail tomatoes
3 slices bacon, cooked,drained and crumbled
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon cardamom

Steps:

  • Tear the lettuce into a salad bowl.
  • Add tomatoes and avocado.
  • Sprinkle with Bacon and cheese.
  • Just before serving toss with the dressing (use only as much as you like).
  • To make the dressing: Blend all the dressing ingredients together.
  • Chill.

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