Delicate Salad with Chicken and Avocado

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

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

Step 2: Mix the Salad

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

Step 3: Cook Bacon and Serve

  1. Fry Bacon: Fry the bacon until crispy. Once done, cut it into small pieces.
  2. Sprinkle Bacon: Sprinkle the crispy bacon pieces over the salad.
  3. 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.