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Delicate Salad with Chicken and Avocado

By deiv3 on August 31, 2024

Ingredients (Serves 4)

Chicken Fillet: 150g, cooked and chopped
Avocado: 2, diced
Boiled Eggs: 6, chopped
Bacon: 8 pieces, fried until crispy
Greek Yogurt or Heavy Cream: 2 tablespoons
Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons
Lemon Juice: 2 teaspoons
Fresh Coriander: 20g, chopped
Salt and Pepper: to taste

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories: 386 kcal
Fat: 30g
Protein: 23g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 4g

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Ingredients

Cook and Chop Chicken: Cook the chicken fillet, then chop it into small cubes.
Dice Avocados: Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh into bite-sized pieces.
Chop Eggs: Peel and chop the boiled eggs.

Step 2: Mix the Salad

Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, diced avocado, and chopped eggs.
Add Dressing: Add the Greek yogurt (or heavy cream), mayonnaise, lemon juice, and chopped coriander to the bowl.
Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 3: Cook Bacon and Serve

Fry Bacon: Fry the bacon until crispy. Once done, cut it into small pieces.
Sprinkle Bacon: Sprinkle the crispy bacon pieces over the salad.
Serve Immediately: Serve the salad immediately for the best taste and texture.

Tips and Tricks

Best Results:

Use Fresh Ingredients: For the best flavor, use fresh and high-quality ingredients.
Balance Flavors: Adjust the amount of lemon juice, salt, and pepper to balance the flavors according to your preference.

Variations:

Add Veggies: Add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, or bell peppers for added color and nutrition.
Different Proteins: Substitute chicken with turkey or shrimp for a different protein option.

Storage Methods

Refrigeration:

Store Leftovers: Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Prevent Browning: To prevent the avocado from browning, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the salad before sealing the container.

What is the Ketogenic Diet?

Overview:

The ketogenic diet is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet that helps in weight loss and provides benefits against several diseases. By reducing carbohydrate intake, the body enters a state of ketosis, becoming efficient at burning fat for energy.