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Avocado, Apple and Bacon Salad with Tangy Avocado Dressing

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Lauren Keating
Updated Apr 3, 2012
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The combination of crispy apple, creamy avocado and salty bacon makes this salad a year-round favorite.

Avocado, Apple and Bacon Salad with Tangy Avocado Dressing

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 oz each)
  • 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups)

Dressing

  • 1 avocado
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (2 medium)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Salad

  • 6 cups spring mix salad greens
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 green apples (such as Granny Smith), cut into julienne pieces (1 1/2x1/4x1/4 inch)
  • 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 bulb fennel, shaved
  • 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked, crumbled
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In deep 8-inch skillet, place chicken in single layer. Add broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes longer.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in food processor or blender, process 1 avocado, the garlic and lemon juice until smooth. While processor is running, gradually add water and oil, processing until dressing is smooth and emulsified.
  • Step 
    3
    Remove chicken from liquid to plate; shred chicken with 2 forks.
  • Step 
    4
    In large bowl, toss salad greens, thyme and half of the dressing. Top with shredded chicken, apples, 1 avocado, the fennel and turkey bacon. Drizzle with remaining half of dressing. Divide salad evenly among 4 salad plates.

Nutrition

380 Calories
20g Total Fat
23g Protein
28g Total Carbohydrate
13g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
380
Calories from Fat
180
Total Fat
20g
31%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
18%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
50mg
16%
Sodium
930mg
39%
Potassium
1000mg
29%
Total Carbohydrate
28g
9%
Dietary Fiber
9g
38%
Sugars
13g
Protein
23g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
100%
100%
Vitamin C
30%
30%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 1 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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