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Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 15 Comments

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This post is sponsored by the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA). 

Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad made with Greek yogurt, cranberries, grapes, red onion, lemon zest, and honey. This healthy chicken salad makes an easy lunch recipe! 

high protein lunch recipe with chicken, bacon, avocado, Greek yogurt, cranberries, and grapes

Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad

Everyone needs a good healthy chicken salad in their recipe box, and this one rivals at the top of the lists of my favorites. Because come on, the sweet and savory flavor combo of this recipe is what dreams are made of! 

Greek yogurt chicken salad with honey and lemon zest

This salad is dressed with a zesty lemon Greek yogurt based dressing, with health in mind and to pack a bigger protein punch. I used whole milk Greek yogurt in this recipe because I still wanted all the yummy flavor and fullness factor that dairy fat has to offer.

light and refreshing healthy chicken salad recipe

Chobani Whole Milk Plain Greek Yogurt, is made with 4% milkfat and contains live and active cultures that are good for the gut. It’s a wholesome choice that will make you feel good from the inside out.

Chobani Greek Yogurt Nutrition

Chobani Wholle Milk Plain Greek yogurt is packed with good for you ingredients that are the perfect boost to chicken salad recipes! Just 1 cup of this whole milk yogurt contains…

  • 11 grams fat

  • 9 grams carbohydrates

  • 5 grams sugar

  • 22 grams protein

So let’s give thanks to the Greek yogurt for giving this healthy lunch recipe a whopping 26 grams of protein per serving! Wowza! 

healthy chicken salad sandwich lunch recipe

How to keep avocado from turning brown?

Greek yogurt + lemon juice!

While I love eating this salad fresh because the bacon is crispier, you can absolutely use this recipe for meal prep. Another perk of the Greek yogurt is that, combined with the lemon juice, it helps keep the avocado fresh! 

Because what’s worse than making something yummy only to have the avocado turn brown in no time??  

chunky and healthy chicken salad recipe with bacon, avocado, Greek yogurt, cranberries, and grapes.

How to make Greek yogurt chicken salad?

You might notice a common theme among most chicken salad recipes. More often than not, they require minimal ingredients and just one mixing bowl! Healthy chicken salad recipes are the bomb and this one is no different. Check out how easy it is to make this recipe…

  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl

  2. Whisk last 5 wet ingredients in small bowl until well combined 

  3.  Pour wet ingredients into chicken salad mixture, tossing to coat

  4. Serve on vehicle of choice

TIP: for the bacon in this recipe, I suggest using crispy bacon 🙂 for an easy and cleaner way to cook bacon, check out this post on How to Cook Bacon in the Oven!

avocado chicken salad lunch recipe

Ways to serve this healthy lunch recipe?

Over greens. For a lower carb option, serve this recipe up over a pile of your favorite greens – spinach, romaine, iceberg, or a spring mix!

Between slices of bread. I love the taste of this chicken salad between two slices of whole grain bread. I suggest toasting the bread for a little extra crunch 🙂 

As a wrap. A great and convenient way to enjoy this recipe two times in one day! Eat half for lunch and half for dinner, doesn’t get much better than that friends!

By the spoonful. Confession. If I’m in a super duper hurry, sometimes I’ll grab a spoon and enjoy this stuff by the spoonful. No judgement here, right? Gotta do what ya gotta do, mama! Time is precious these days 🙂 

easy lunch recipe with bacon, chicken, avocado, Greek yogurt, cranberries, and grapes

What’s your fave chicken salad recipe on L&Z?? I’d love to know of the ones you’ve tried so leave me a comment and let’s chat! 

More Easy Lunch Recipes

  • Waldorf Chicken Salad Wrap 

  • Curried Chicken Salad

  • Southern Canned Chicken Salad

  • Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad with Grapes 

  • Avocado Tuna Salad on Apple Slices 

  • Tunna Stuffed Avocado 

 

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This Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad makes a hearty protein- packed meal to serve up for a lunch or dinner. Greek yogurt is a stand in for traditional mayo, making this salad fit for your active lifestyle.

Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad


★★★★

4 from 2 reviews

  • Author: Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad with grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, Greek yogurt. This healthy chicken salad makes an easy lunch recipe!


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Ingredients

  • 4 slices cooked center cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 pound grilled chicken breast, cubed (about 2 cups)
  • ½ avocado, diced
  • 1 cup grapes, halved
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ red onion, diced
  • ¼ cup Chobani Whole Milk Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon pepper, or to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine bacon, chicken, avocado, grapes, cranberries, and red onion.
  2. In small bowl, whisk together yogurt, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest and pepper until mixed.
  3. Pour dressing over chicken salad mixture and toss to coat.
  4. Serve with crackers or on toasted sprouted grain bread with bib lettuce.

  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Sandwich
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
  • Calories: 238
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 236mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 72mg

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Kristina LaRue, RDN

Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.

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Comments

  1. Marie says

    March 30, 2017 at 8:14 pm

    Using yogart is great and the salad is delicious but you need to eat it right away otherwise the avocado makes it turn brown making it not pleasant to look at, although it still tastes good.

    ★★★

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  2. amanda -runtothefinish says

    March 19, 2017 at 6:48 pm

    Oh this is a the perfect spring recipe!!! I haven’t made anything like this in awhile, but it’s so easy, I’m adding it to the to do list!

    Reply
  3. Maria says

    March 18, 2017 at 11:28 am

    Love the idea of using greek yogurt instead of mayo!! Just a great replacement.

    Reply
  4. Jessica @Nutritioulicious says

    March 17, 2017 at 8:09 pm

    I don’t typically eat bacon, but this looks like it would be just as delicious without it! 😀

    Reply
  5. Melissa says

    June 10, 2016 at 7:28 am

    OMGosh Kristina, that is the BEST looking chicken salad I have ever seen. Looks SO hearty. I have started using non fat Plain Greek Yogurt for a ton a savory applications and it is amazing how much it can mimic mayo or sour cream. Loving it. I think we will try this recipe for lunch tomorrow. Thanks for sharing!

    ★★★★★

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    • Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD says

      September 29, 2016 at 8:43 am

      Thank you and you are welcome!! I agree, Greek yogurt is amazing.

      Reply

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