DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, and basil. Add chicken, grapes, onion, and bacon to the dressing bowl. (May be prepared 1 day in advance and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator.) When ready to serve, mix well, then lightly stir in avocado and season with pepper. Serve with a slice of bread.

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 pound grilled or broiled boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped into small pieces
2 cups halved or quartered California grapes
1/3 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons cooked, crumbled bacon or packaged real bacon pieces
1 large avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
Freshly ground pepper to taste
6 slices whole grain artisan bread

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, and basil. Add chicken, grapes, onion, and bacon to the dressing bowl. (May be prepared 1 day in advance and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator.) When ready to serve, mix well, then lightly stir in avocado and season with pepper. Serve with a slice of bread.

Notes

This California Grape and Chicken Salad with Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette is perfect for a satisfying and flavorful lunch, served on its own or in a sandwich. Crisp and juicy California grapes bring a touch of natural sweetness to complement the tender chicken, creamy avocado, and smoky bacon that are all tossed together in a tangy lemon-balsamic vinaigrette. This chicken salad is perfect for meal prep or an easy and delicious meal any time!

This recipe may help support Heart, Brain, and Immune health.

This is a Dairy-free recipe.

Servings

Makes 6 servings

Nutritional Information

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 460; Protein 33 g; Carbohydrate 38 g; Fat 20 g (39% Calories from Fat); Saturated Fat 3.5 g (7% Calories from Saturated Fat); Cholesterol 7 mg; Sodium 400 mg; Fiber 3 g.