Chicken and Bacon Autumn Chopped Salad Recipe (2024)

This Chicken and Bacon Autumn Chopped Salad Recipe is so easy to throw together and has the most amazing flavor. I am not a huge salad fan, but this is a recipe I could eat day after day, it is so yummy.

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After a weekend of lots and lots of food, I was craving something a little bit lighter for dinner tonight, but with my husband being the “meat and potatoes” guy that he is, he doesn’t like the idea of having salad for a main course, so I added some chicken and crumbled bacon to make it more “manly”.

It was the perfect dinner for our family after all the food we devoured over the Thanksgiving holiday.

It felt nice to eat something that was a little on the lighter side of things. It was still extremely delicious and filling. It will definitely be making it’s rounds though the weekly menu plans at our home.

It was also perfect for lunch the next day. The dressing had soaked up into some of the chicken and veggies, and it was just as delicious, if not more.

This salad dressing combo is one of our favorites. It is so yummy and so simple to throw together. If you have never tried combining salad dressings, I recommend it. It adds a bunch of new and delicious flavor, you are sure to love.

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what other cheese would be good on this salad?

I personally love the feta cheese on this salad, but I get it’s not for everyone. If you are looking to replace the feta cheese, I recommend trying goat cheese, blue cheese, or even parmesan cheese would be delicious on this one.

We made it with a sprinkle of grated mozzarella cheese, and that was also delicious.

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Looking for more healthy salads? Try a few of our favorites:

  • Chicken Fajita Salad
  • Red Potato Salad
  • Cucumber Dill Salad
  • Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad
  • Steak Cobb Salad

Serves: 8

Chicken and Bacon Autumn Chopped Salad Recipe

This Chicken and Bacon Autumn Chopped Salad Recipe is so easy to throw together and has the most amazing flavor. I am not a huge salad fan, but this is a recipe I could eat day after day, it is so yummy.

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Ingredients

  • 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 2 medium apples chopped, (pears are also delicious if you want to use those)
  • 1 cup dried cranberries Craisins
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (pecans or almonds are also a yummy substitution)
  • 8 slices bacon crisp-cooked and crumbled, (we used turkey bacon- use what you want)
  • 6 ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 grilled chicken breasts cooked and cubed
  • ¾ cup poppy seed salad dressing (I like Brianna's)
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette (I used store brand because it tastes just the same to me)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, apples, cranberries, walnuts, bacon, chicken and feta cheese.

  • In a smaller bowl, combine poppy seed dressing with balsamic vinaigrette. Drizzle over salad right before serving. If you prefer your salad to have more dressing, feel free to experiment with the combination.

  • (This salad makes enough for about 6-8 servings. If you are not going to be eating it all in one sitting, only put dressing on what you will be eating or it will get all soggy.)

Notes

  • If you are looking to replace the feta cheese, I recommend trying goat cheese, blue cheese, or even parmesan cheese would be delicious on this one.

Nutrition

Calories: 484 kcal · Carbohydrates: 28 g · Protein: 23 g · Fat: 33 g · Saturated Fat: 7 g · Cholesterol: 56 mg · Sodium: 345 mg · Potassium: 492 mg · Fiber: 7 g · Sugar: 17 g · Vitamin A: 4223 IU · Vitamin C: 4 mg · Calcium: 296 mg · Iron: 3 mg

Equipment

  • Large Bowl

  • small bowl

Recipe Details

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Recipe adapted from Espresso and Cream.

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  1. She-She says:

    Looks so yummy! Kinda funny, I've also found that my favorite dressing is one that I've mixed Balsamic with Vidalia Onion. Great combo!!

  2. Rachelle @ "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" says:

    How funny I also posted about this salad (minus the chicken) from Thanksgiving. I also used Brianna's dressing. =)
    *Making the twice baked potato casserole tonight!

  3. Jenna @ Newlyweds says:

    Wow this looks amazingly good, I love every ingredient in this. Yum

    Thanks for linking up to Newlyweds Recipe Linky, be sure to link back to Newlyweds so others can join in too.

  4. Kaslynn says:

    goat cheese crumbls are also excellent in this! Not as strg as feta, but jusas creamy an tart!

  5. Danielle says:

    I just made this tonight and it was amazing! Favorite new salad!!!

  6. Rachel says:

    Made this last night and it was delicious! I even had some left over today for lunch!

  7. Brandy says:

    What spices did you use on the chicken when grilling it? It looks fabulous

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What does a chopped salad contain? ›

Lettuce, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, cheese (usually parmesan or mozzarella balls), pepperoncini, onions, and if you like meat, throw in some chopped salami. What does it mean to ask for a salad chopped? It simply means that all the ingredients, including the lettuce, are chopped up small.

Why are chopped salads so good? ›

In a tossed salad, you may taste two or even several ingredients at a time, but rarely are all present in each mouthful, and the proportion of flavors varies widely from bite to bite. But a well-made chopped salad presents you with a harmonious, balanced combination of sweet, salty, sour, and bitter flavors every time.

Why is it called chopped salad? ›

At its most fundamental, a chopped salad is one in which the ingredients are cut down to a uniform size and tossed, either in the kitchen or at the table, so that every bite delivers all the flavors of the salad at once.

How long does chopped salad last in the fridge? ›

How long does salad last in the fridge? Stored correctly, an average salad will last up to five days in the fridge. Any longer than this, and you'll start to see soggy, wilting leaves. Stored incorrectly, and you could be looking at no more than a couple of hours!

Are chopped salads healthy? ›

Interestingly, chopping may actually increase the amount of beneficial compounds known as polyphenols: plant chemicals with antioxidant properties that may help protect against the development of cancers, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, osteoporosis and neurodegenerative diseases.

Why do restaurant salads taste better than homemade? ›

Restaurants salt their salads.

This resulted in every bite tasting vibrant and flavorful. "Season your salad just like you would anything else," Simpson said. "Salt is a big difference between salads at home and salads in a restaurant." This doesn't mean you have to make your salads salty!

What are the most unhealthy salads? ›

Worst: Iceberg Wedge Salad

Thanks to the blue cheese or ranch dressing and bacon crumbles, it can pack in four times the fat of a T-bone steak. It also falls short in the nutrition department. That's because iceberg lettuce contains fewer vitamins and minerals than most dark leafy greens.

Why are restaurant salads so much better than homemade? ›

A restaurant salad has salt on it.

Most good restaurants season salad carefully — probably adding salt and pepper directly to the greens, not just the dressing. If you don't usually add salt to your salads, try sprinkling in a little flaky sea salt next time and see if it doesn't taste 100% better.

What is the Nancy Reagan salad? ›

Grilled Chicken, Smoked Turkey Bacon, Aged Cheddar, Avocado, Meyer lemon Vinaigrette. ( First course.)

What is the slang for eating salad? ›

Eating ass, rimming or tossing salad are the more exciting terms for the act of anilingus: oral sex on the bumhole.

What is a salad before a meal called? ›

Appetizer salads – light, smaller-portion salads served as the first course of the meal.

How do you keep chopped salad crisp? ›

Use a Salad Spinner: Before chopping your vegetables, use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture. This will help to keep the vegetables crisp and fresh for longer. Store in an Airtight Container: Once you have chopped your vegetables, store them in an airtight container.

What tool do you use to make chopped salad? ›

The salad chopper does have the advantage of acting as a simultaneous mixer and fine-dicer. Once I'd prepped everything, I piled each salad's ingredients on the cutting board and went ham with a mezzaluna chopper, using it to simultaneously chop and toss the ingredients together.

What ingredients are served in a chopped salad firehouse? ›

Firehouse Salad Chopped Salad - Romaine, tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, provolone, pepperoncini, and light Italian dressing. Choose from smoked turkey... By Firehouse SubsFacebook.

What should a salad consist of? ›

leafy greens such as romaine, arugula, kale and spinach. whole grains such as quinoa, brown rice and bulgur. chopped or shredded vegetables such as cucumber, tomato, cabbage, and beets.

What does chopped ingredients mean? ›

Chop: This is a general method for cutting food into bite-sized pieces (about 1/4-inch in size, or the thickness of a pencil). A large-bladed chef's knife is helpful for chopping, dicing, and mincing When a recipe calls for finely chopped, aim for pieces about 1/8-inch in size (or half the thickness of a pencil).

What is regular vs chopped salad? ›

What's the difference between a chopped salad and a regular salad? A chopped salad is a salad that has all of its ingredients chopped into small pieces. This makes it easier to eat and also allows the flavors of the ingredients to mix together more evenly. What's the best way to chop vegetables for a salad?

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