Chicken Chopped Salad with California Avocados

Serves: 4

Ingredients

12 oz. grilled chicken breast, diced medium
6 oz. crisp cooked smoked bacon, chopped small
8 oz. Fresh California Avocados, diced medium*
4 petite hearts of Romaine, chopped (about 2 cups lightly packed)
8 small tomatoes (2" diameter), cut in quarters
2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. mixed herbs
As needed Creamy Basil Dressing (recipe follows)

Creamy Basil Dressing (Yield: 1 1/4 cup)

8 oz. sour cream
1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. Heavy Cream
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 oz. fresh basil, chopped

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.