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Chop Chop Salad

This vibrant high-protein chop-chop salad is a celebration of fresh flavours and satisfying textures. Combining succulent roast chicken with salty, crispy bacon and juicy cherry tomatoes, it offers a nutritious meal that is as filling as it is delicious. The star of the dish is the silky, homemade dressing, which uses ripe avocado and a hint of anchovy to create a rich, savoury coating without the need for heavy creams or shop-bought sauces.

Ideal for a quick weekday lunch or a light post-workout dinner, this versatile salad is easily adapted to suit your fridge contents. You can swap the bacon for prosciutto or add a crumbling of feta for extra tang. If you are preparing this for a packed lunch, simply keep the dressing separate until you are ready to eat to ensure the romaine lettuce stays perfectly crisp and refreshing.

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Ingredients for Chop Chop Salad

  • 2 cos lettuce hearts, washed and chopped into bite-size pieces (about 1925ml )

  • 240ml cherry tomatoes, quartered

  • 110g bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped into small pieces

  • 675g cooked chicken, chopped

  • 2 avocados, pitted and diced

  • 1 avocado, pitted and peeled

  • 4 anchovy fillets, rinsed

  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

How to make Chop Chop Salad

In a food processor or blender combine all the dressing ingredients and puree. Add more oil if you want a thinner consistency.

Place all the chopped salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss with the dressing. It’s that easy!

If you want to make the salad ahead of time, assemble everything except the avocado and dressing. Then stir in the avocado at the last minute and toss everything with the dressing.

Try prosciutto instead of bacon. Or add some feta cheese (and reduce the amount of dressing).

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 16 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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    UK recipe editors
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