Cooking and Meal Prep Recipes Low-Carb Chicken, Bacon, and Apple Chopped Salad By Laura Dolson Laura Dolson Laura Dolson is a health and food writer who develops low-carb and gluten-free recipes for home cooks. Learn about our editorial process Updated on March 09, 2022 Medically reviewed Verywell Fit articles are reviewed by board-certified physicians and nutrition and exercise healthcare professionals. Medical Reviewers confirm the content is thorough and accurate, reflecting the latest evidence-based research. Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial updates. Learn more. by Kristy Del Coro, MS, RDN, LDN Medically reviewed by Kristy Del Coro, MS, RDN, LDN LinkedIn Twitter Kristy is a licensed registered dietitian nutritionist and trained culinary professional. She has worked in a variety of settings, including MSKCC and Rouge Tomate. Learn about our Medical Review Board Print Sheri L. Giblin / Getty Images (100 ratings) Total Time: 15 min Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 0 min Servings: 1 Nutrition Highlights (per serving) 483 calories 29g fat 27g carbs 33g protein Show Nutrition Label Hide Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings: 1 Amount per serving Calories 483 % Daily Value* Total Fat 29g 37% Saturated Fat 9g 45% Cholesterol 91mg 30% Sodium 1064mg 46% Total Carbohydrate 27g 10% Dietary Fiber 12g 43% Total Sugars 12g Includes 3g Added Sugars 6% Protein 33g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 312mg 24% Iron 3mg 17% Potassium 1603mg 34% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. This low-carb chopped chicken salad recipe is made with sweet apple bits, which complement the salty bacon and creamy avocado. You'll get a nice serving of protein from this dish as well as a boost of heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) from the avocado, which have been shown to help fight inflammation and lower the risk of high cholesterol. Chopped salads are often a favorite because they are easy to eat (no giant lettuce leaves) and you get lots of taste with every bite, in different flavor combinations. The key to a healthy chopped salad is to choose a lighter dressing like a vinaigrette to keep the total calorie count down. Ingredients 1/2 cup cooked chicken breast, chopped 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1 medium plum tomato, chopped 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped 1/4 cup apple, peeled or unpeeled, cored, and chopped 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese 1/2 avocado, peeled, pitted, and chopped 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled or cut up small 2 tbsp Italian or vinaigrette dressing Preparation In a medium bowl, toss together the salad ingredients. Toss with an Italian or vinaigrette dressing and serve. Variations and Substitutions Bacon is a popular ingredient in many different types of salad, and with a few smart ingredient swaps you can still make a bacon salad a healthy choice. Here are a couple variations on other classic bacon salads you can try: Low-Carb Warm Spinach Salad With Bacon is made low-carb-friendly by using a sugar substitute. By amping up the ingredients—adding cooked chicken, turkey, fish, or tofu—it can be made into a satisfying meal. Low-Carb Broccoli Salad With Bacon is another way to incorporate bacon into a healthy salad. Most classic broccoli with bacon salad recipes have a fair amount of carbs due to raisins and sugar in the dressing. This recipe, however, is low in sugar and still keeps the same salty-sweet flavor combination of the classic cold broccoli salad. Cooking and Serving Tips This chopped chicken salad recipe makes one large meal-sized serving. If you'd like something less filling, you can divide it into smaller portions and/or use less avocado. Rate this Recipe You've already rated this recipe. Thanks for your rating! 1 Source Verywell Fit uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Dreher ML, Davenport AJ. Hass avocado composition and potential health effects. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2013;53(7):738-750. doi:10.1080/10408398.2011.556759 By Laura Dolson Laura Dolson is a health and food writer who develops low-carb and gluten-free recipes for home cooks. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Other Helpful Report an Error Submit Advertiser Disclosure × The offers that appear in this table are from companies that partner with and compensate Verywell Fit for displaying their offer. These partnerships do not impact our editorial choices or otherwise influence our editorial content.