Autumn Chopped Chicken Salad with Turkey Bacon: The Best Comfort Bite
A delightful and hearty autumn salad featuring chopped chicken and turkey bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cranberries
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced apples, walnuts, feta cheese, red onion, and cranberries.
- Add the chopped chicken and crumbled turkey bacon on top.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for an hour for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until serving.
- Feel free to add other seasonal vegetables like roasted squash or beets for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Autumn Chopped Chicken Salad, Comfort Food, Chicken Salad, Healthy Salad