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Avocado Bacon Chicken Salad

Updated Apr 24, 2020Published Jul 19, 2018 By Julia 15 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links.

Summary:
Making a salad, but don't know which toppings and dressings are low carb? Look no further than this ultimate keto salad, where every ingredient has been selected for its low carb impact. Just 3g net carbs per generous entree-sized serving. Even those who aren't specifically looking to eat low carb will love this salad.
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Avocado Bacon Chicken Salad

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Prep: 15 mins
Yield: 2 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups cooked chopped chicken (Note 1)
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (Note 2)
  • 1 large avocado, chopped
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup thinly sliced scallions (Note 3)
  • 3/4 cup diced celery (Note 4)
  • 1/4 cup caesar dressing (Note 5)
  • table salt and ground black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Toss & Serve: Toss all ingredients together in large salad bowl until well-mixed. Season with salt and pepper to taste (Note 6), and stir in extra dressing, if desired. Serve promptly (Note 7) or store leftovers (Note 8).

NUTRITION

Makes 2 Servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 640 (54% from fat) ย 
Total Fat 38g 59%
ย ย ย Saturated Fat 13g 64%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 990mg 41%
Net Carb 3g ย 
Total Carb 9g 3%
ย ย ย Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
ย ย ย Sugars 2.5g ย 
Protein 57g ย 
Vitamin A 15% ยท Vitamin C 25% ยท Calcium 36% ยท Iron 12%

PHOTOS

closeup view of avocado bacon chicken salad
celery, scallions, and chicken in salad bowl
bacon, avocado, and chicken in salad bowl
shredded cheddar cheese in keto salad bowl
avocado bacon chicken salad served in wooden bowl

NOTES & TIPS

(1) Chicken. Use leftover cooked chicken from previous meals, rotisserie chicken, or store-bought cooked chicken strips. Using raw chicken? The amount listed is equivalent to 3/4 pound raw boneless skinless chicken breasts, which can be cooked any way you prefer โ€” pan sear, slow cook, pressure cook, grill, or bake. Watch out for any cooked-out juices from the meat, which should be drained so that the salad doesn’t end up watery.
(2) Bacon. Cook bacon in the microwave, in the oven (see How To Bake Bacon), or on the stovetop by frying them on a pan until crispy, turning occasionally. After cooking, transfer bacon to paper towels to absorb the grease. Once the bacon is cool, crumble it into small pieces. Alternatively, you can use 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits or add them to taste.
(3) Scallions. About 4 scallions. They’re also known as green onions. I use both green and white parts.
(4) Celery. About 2 stalks.
(5) Caesar Dressing. I use caesar dressing because itโ€™s one of the lowest carb dressings out there, with just 0.5g net carbs per 2 tablespoon serving. You can substitute with your dressing of choice, such as homemade keto ranch dressing or buffalo dressing.
(6) Salt & Pepper. I usually add 1/4 teaspoon each.
(7) Serving. I enjoy this salad best when it’s chilled, so if there’s time, I usually cover and refrigerate the salad for 1 hour before serving. Pair this salad with parmesan crisps, in-season berries, or creamy vegetable soup.
(8) Leftovers. Cover and store leftovers for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. The avocado will start to brown, but the salad will still taste great. If you’re intending to make this ahead of time for lunches, keep the avocado uncut until just prior to serving.
(9) Increasing Yield. To increase the number of servings, you can double or triple the ingredients proportionally. Make sure you have a large enough bowl to mix everything in!

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Filed Under: Low Carb, Per Serving: Under 5g Net Carbs, Salads and Dressings Tagged With: 0-30min, 6-10ingredients, avocado, bacon, caesar dressing, celery, cheddar cheese, chicken breasts, featured, gluten free, nocook, scallions

About Julia

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Julia is a recipe developer and the founder of Savory Tooth. Since 2015, she has been sharing simple recipes for tasty dishes, mostly low carb and gluten free. Learn more.

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Stephanie, One Caring Mom

I’m right on the fence about trying keto, but recipes like this make me want to. I love everything in this so I can’t wait to try it – keto or not. Thank you!

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4 years ago
Eileen

I’m just getting started on Keto, and I’m very happy to find your website with all its information and recipes! Excited! I’ve just retired from a long career as a university professor, and I’m looking forward to using my time to get healthier, exercise more, and cooking and eating wonderful recipes. Thanks, Julia, for your encouraging info and recipes!

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2 years ago
Mimi

Just beautiful. And I love that you show how easy it is to make your own chicken salad instead of going and spending a fortune at whole foods!

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4 years ago
Sarah

This was delicious! I added to my recipe book and will certainly make again. I used left over Costco rotisserie chicken along with a small amount of Great Value Caesar dressing. A small amount of dressing goes a long ways.

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1 year ago
heather jolly

I’m leaving a 10 star review! This is SOOO GOOD. went together so fast. and I feel like I can make this ahead of time and have a delicious cold lunch ready to go.

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2 years ago
Joleen

Are we missing the lettuce in this recipe?

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2 years ago
Julia

No, but if you prefer having lettuce in your salads, you are welcome to add some.

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2 years ago
Kateri Rosar

I love this salad. I served it on lettuce with a slice of tomato.

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2 years ago
Dennise Cantwell

Can you please add the cesar salad dressing recipe?

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2 years ago
Julia

I use store-bought caesar dressing because it’s naturally low carb, with only 0.5g net carbs per 2 tablespoon serving. There isn’t much of a point in making it yourself since it’s already keto friendly. I suggest checking out the caesar dressing brands available at your local grocery store, and look at the nutrition label to find the lowest carb brand.

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2 years ago
Chloe

Win Dixie carries the Panera Caesar Dressing. It’s delish. I tried this recipe last night on top of a kale salad with Parmesan crisps. SOOOOOOO good!

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2 years ago
Asriel Krupp

Hi,
What can I sub for the scallions?
Thanks!

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3 years ago
Julia

Asriel, here are some ideas of things you can sub for the scallions: chives, parsley, dill, basil, or shallots. I like how the scallions lend a refreshing garlic-onion type of flavor, so anything that can mimic that would be ideal.

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3 years ago
Christina

Scallions are also green onions if that helps.

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2 years ago
Jemma

loved it! served with sourdough toasted in oven with garlic salt and butter. I know that cancelled keto but it was a full meal!
will serve to friends…

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2 years ago

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