AVOCADO, APPLE AND BACON SALAD WITH TANGY AVOCADO DRESSING

Avocado, Apple and Bacon Salad with Tangy Avocado Dressing image

The combination of crispy apple, creamy avocado and salty bacon makes this salad a year-round favorite.

Provided by By Lauren Keating

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 oz each)
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups)
1 avocado
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (2 medium)
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon olive oil
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

Steps:

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.
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.
Remove chicken from liquid to plate; shred chicken with 2 forks.
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 Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g