Spinach-Bacon Salad With Chicken

Serves: 5

Olin Prosacco

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

53

Sweetness

51

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Buttermilk

Directions:

1

Position a rack in the upper third of the oven; preheat to 425 degrees F

2

Cook the bacon in a medium ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, turning, until crisp, 8 minutes

3

Remove to a paper towel lined-plate with a slotted spoon, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in the skillet

4

Let cool slightly, then chop

5

Meanwhile, soak the shallots in the vinegar in a small bowl

6

Puree the avocado, buttermilk, tarragon and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender; set aside

7

Season the chicken with salt and pepper

8

Heat the reserved bacon drippings in the skillet over medium-high heat

9

Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 2 1/2 minutes per side

10

Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes

11

Transfer the chicken to a cutting board; chop

12

Combine the spinach, grapes and the shallots in vinegar in a large bowl

13

Add the avocado dressing and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper

14

Top each serving of salad with chicken, bacon and pepitas