Overhead shot of a colorful salad on a large platter, featuring lettuce, strawberries, avocado, corn, bacon, tomatoes, and grilled chicken. Table setting with drinks.

Overhead shot of a vibrant salad with grilled chicken, strawberries, avocado, corn, bacon, and blue cheese on a platter. Pitcher and dressing are nearby.

Photographed by Greg Dupree

Chicken Chopped Salad

By Sweet July

An easy, and filling lunch time salad.

Serves: 6

Time: 25 minutes

A classic that gets the job done everytime.

Sometimes you just need that "big" salad for lunch, especially during the warmer months. The best part about a chopped salad is that you can swap out ingredients to adjust for what you have in hand. We're opting for some fresh strawberries, buttery gorgonzola, and salty bacon.

Overhead shot of a colorful summer salad with grilled chicken, strawberries, avocado, corn, and crumbled cheese, on a large oval platter.

Ingredients

Vinaigrette
- ¾ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1½ tablespoons Champagne vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 medium garlic clove, finely chopped (1 teaspoon)
- 1 large (1-ounce) shallot, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste

Salad
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce (from 2 romaine hearts)
- 2 medium grilled chicken breasts (11 ounces total), chopped (about 2 cups)
- 2 ounces Gorgonzola, crumbled (about ½ cup)
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears)
- 1 ripe avocado, chopped (about ¾ cup)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered (about ¾ cup)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon

Instructions

Step 1

Make the vinaigrette: In a 1-pint mason jar, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, honey, vinegar, mustard, garlic, and shallot. Cover with the lid and shake until blended. Alternatively, whisk all ingredients in a bowl until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 2

Assemble the salad: In a large serving bowl, add the chopped romaine. Top with grilled chicken, Gorgonzola, corn, avocado, strawberries, tomatoes, and bacon. Drizzle with ½ cup of the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Save any remaining vinaigrette for later use.

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Chicken Chopped Salad

A classic that gets the job done everytime.

Ingredients

Vinaigrette