Rosemary Chicken, Bacon and Avocado Salad. {Video!}
You are looking at one major flavor bomb.
Some days I love a super simple, satisfying and incredible bowl of give-me-that-right-now over top of vegetables.
Oh what the heck – that’s all the days. Minus the vegetable part.
The excellent news is that today is also that day so I’m telling you allllll about it.
Want to know something crazy?
I’ve never really cared for rosemary. Never ever.
Then last year, I grew it so I sort of got into it. It really is true that when you grow your own food (err… herbs), you want to eat it more. This is my plan for Max and why I love to have him help me in the kitchen so much. I’m trying to embrace the mess.
It’s difficult! And messy. And fun.
After last summer though, my newfound rosemary love took a backseat and I sort of reverted to my old self. When picking out herbs to plant earlier this spring, I grabbed a rosemary seedling because I found that I was actually MISSING the flavor. Super unlike me.
And then! It was fate. I’ve been ooogling over a certain recipe with tons of bacon and rosemary and I knew it was the first thing I needed to make this summer.
This recipe is from Heather Christo’s newest cookbook, Pure Delicious, and it is fan-freaking-tastic. One of the most wonderful salads I’ve had in a long time and I’m sure you know exactly what it’s like to be in a salad rut.Â
COME ON. I know you know it. We’re likethis.
First, I adore Heather. She’s hilarious, so kind and lovely, an entertaining QUEEN (this is no joke, I’ve witnessed it), a wonderful cook (um, hello, salad with FRIED PEACHES) and – not to mention she has the most impeccable fashion taste EVER ever. She’s one class act.
Second, I loved her food and recipes before her foodie lifestyle changed due to her girls’ allergies and if possible, I love her newer recipes even MORE. Her dishes are always vibrant and fresh. She makes the most mouth-watering combinations that I get lost in her site and the book is no different. Two weeks ago we had her mango corn salad with shrimp for dinner and we could not stop eating it. Eeeep so good.
This salad is not only packed with flavor – it’s packed with texture too! You know I love it.
And guess what? That rosemary chicken miiiiiiight be cooked in bacon grease. I swear it’s the best way to make chicken. So flavorful and rich on the outside.
I bet this is how all restaurants make their chicken in salads taste so phenomenal. It has to be. I mean, it’s either that or a few ladles of melted butter. Waaaaah.
Creamy avocado, crispy bacon, chicken that is to.die.for – lots of spring greens and butter lettuce, some sweet cherry tomatoes, watercress and a rosemary vinaigrette that is so wonderful I had to stop myself from drinking it.
This is the best meal ever.
Rosemary Chicken, Bacon and Avocado Salad
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
- 6 cups spring greens and/or butter lettuce
- 1 bunch watercress
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large avocado, thinly sliced
rosemary vinaigretteÂ
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add the bacon. Cook until it’s crispy and the fat is rendered. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel to drain any excess grease.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cover with the rosemary. In the same skillet, over medium-high heat, add the chicken and cook until golden and crisp on both sides, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and let sit for a moment while you assemble the salad, then slice it.
- Toss the greens with the watercress and the tomatoes. Top with the sliced chicken, the bacon and the avocado. Drizzle with the rosemary vinaigrette!
rosemary vinaigrette
- Whisk together the mustard, oil and vinegar. Whisk in the rosemary and a pinch of salt and pepper.
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139 Comments on “Rosemary Chicken, Bacon and Avocado Salad. {Video!}”
I am so overdue in commenting on this. Ever since I made it the first time last year, it has consistently been in our monthly dinner rotation. I am a huge fan of dinner salads and this is one of my favorites! In fact, it’s what’s for dinner tonight! Thank you so much!
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Salad Look really good. best looking recipe ive seen on FB.
This looks really good. the type of recipes im looking for. paleo friendly. keep em coming. :)
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This was total breakthrough recipe for me… don’t laugh, but it was the first time I’ve ever cooked bacon. I cooked it in the oven and it was a little underdone, but still. I did it. And well worth the endeavor. This salad was delicious – perfect for summer. I made a whole pound of chicken and a whole pound of bacon so there was enough for the kids. I also couldn’t find watercress but it was plenty good without it. And the tomatoes came from our garden!! 5 stars.
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We made this salad for lunch today and it was soooo good!!! Thank you for the recipe! I’m crazy about your blog and there are so many recipes I want to try…
Nutrition info?
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What does it mean when the recipe says cover the chicken with rosemary? I thought the rosemary went into the salad dressing?
Sorry, reading comprehension not my strong suit!!! Ignore
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I’ve been quite curious about this- why do you post this salad recipe once a week? Instead of posting  other recipes?
hi elizabeth! not sure what you mean? i post 4 new recipes each week?
What is the nutrition? Net carbs? Fats? Protein? Cals? Serving size?
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Delicious! My family loved it.
Nutrition info??
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Seriously this is an amazing meal. I made it last week and I’m making it again this week. I eat it every night and it never gets old. I use a whole pack of bacon though. And double the chicken. 😊
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I just made this for dinner and it was delicious! You were right about the dressing- it was easy and had so much flavor. Definitely going into our dinner rotation.
5 stars HUGE success! What a delicious hit! From the 7yo to the old folks! Quick question, does anyone have preferences on serving the chicken hot or cold? I want to make this ahead of time. Thanks again for this recipe and your lovely website!
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What is the net carbs?
what is the nutritional info for this recipe?
Did anyone ever get the nutritional info on this salad????
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This was SO good! I really was a little cranky, it was my first time using “real” rosemary (vs. the spice jar), and honestly, I was grumbling as I prepared it. I’ve never plucked rosemary off of their stems before! But oh MY! This was SOOOO good! Certainly one of my top 5 favorite recipes. It’s just me and hubby, so I only prepared half the amount of greens, and that was perfect. I’m looking forward to having this as leftovers tomorrow evening! Thanks so much! :)
This was very good. Will be making this often
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this is the best salad! i make it all the time! i
Oh so good. My husband will love this.
Everything I love in one salad! This was magnificent!
Oh my goodness is this a spectacular salad!!!
You’re right about this being a flavor bomb!
Such an epic, healthy AND delicious salad!
This salad is incredible – love the avocado and the rosemary on the chicken adds so much flavor!
It was Ok. Everyone ate it, but thought it was ehh…
Probably will not make it again.
I love everything about this salad! So filling and tasty.
That chicken puts it over the top!