BACON TOMATO CHICKEN SALAD

Bacon Tomato Chicken Salad image

My mom made this salad a lot when I was growing up. Just found out she is still making it and serving it in the exact same bowl.

Provided by pines506

Categories Chicken

Time 15m

Yield 3 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup salad oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup minced parsley
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 head lettuce
2 firm ripe tomatoes, peeled,diced
3 cups diced cooked chicken
1/2 lb bacon, diced
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 avocado, sliced

Steps:

Combine ingredients for dressing in blender or in jar with tight fitting lid.
Blend thoroughly.
Chill.
Make sure lettuce, chicken, tomatoes are chilled until serving time.
Tear lettuce into bite sized pieces.
Fry bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels.
Place lettuce, tomatoes, chicken and bacon in large chilled bowl.
Pour dressing over all; toss gently.
Brush avocado slices with lemon juice; arrange on top of salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 916.5, Fat 77.2, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 134.1, Sodium 1337.7, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 5.8, Protein 41.4