Chicken and Bacon Salad with roasted carrots
Chicken and bacon salad with roasted carrots! Perfect served with warm carrots but even better when cooled!
Experience the perfect balance of savoury and sweet with this easy-to-make chicken, bacon, and carrot salad, all cooked effortlessly in the air fryer. A delicious medley of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and roasted carrots, all tossed in a delicious sugar-free honey mustard dressing, makes this salad an irresistible dish. Follow these simple steps and enjoy a refreshing meal that's sure to satisfy!
There's something wonderfully satisfying about a well-crafted salad. The combination of flavours and textures from the juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and crunchy carrots creates a delightful culinary experience. Whether you're preparing a quick lunch or a wholesome dinner, this chicken, bacon, and carrot salad is a nutritious and delicious choice. Let’s dive into this refreshing recipe and enjoy a bowl of goodness!
Here’s Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple Ingredients: All the ingredients are easy to find and likely already in your kitchen.
- Quick to Prepare: With the help of an air fryer, you can whip up this salad in no time.
- Flavorful and Satisfying: The savory chicken and bacon complement the sweetness of the carrots beautifully.
- Versatile: Enjoy it as a main dish or as a side. Feel free to add your favorite veggies or toppings.
- Healthy and Fresh: Packed with protein and vitamins, it’s a nutritious meal option.
What You’ll Need to Make This Chicken, Bacon, and Carrot Salad
- Chicken Breast: Cooked to juicy perfection in the air fryer and shredded for tenderness and flavor.
- Bacon: Crispy and savory, cooked in the air fryer for a delightful crunch.
- Carrots: Roasted in the air fryer until tender, adding a touch of sweetness.
- Mixed Greens: A blend of your favourite salad greens for a fresh base.
- Dressing: A simple delicious mix og yellow mustard, whole grain mustard, mayonnaise and sugar-free syrup to create a creamy dressing.
For a vegetarian twist, you can omit the chicken and bacon and add roasted chickpeas or your favourite plant-based protein, also cooked in the air fryer. Enjoy the delightful taste and texture of this versatile salad!
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- 3 Chicken breasts
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Chicken seasoning
- 3-6 Carrots
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Whole grain mustard
- 1 tsp Yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp sugar-free syrup (or honey if you prefer)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups Mixed leaf salad
- 1 cup cucumber (chopped)
- 1 Avocado (cubed)
- 6 Rashers of bacon
- Cook the chicken
1. Preheat the Air fryer to 190°C. - 2. Coat the chicken breasts in some oil and sprinkle the seasoning on both sides. Rub it in good with your hands!
- 3. Add the chicken breasts to the air fryer and cook for approx. 18 minutes at 190°C. (Check core temperature with an instant read thermometer, it should be 73°C). When the chicken breasts are fully cooked set them aside.
- Roast the carrots
1. Rinse and peel the carrots. You’ll need 3-6 carrots depending on their size. 
2. Cut the carrots into bite-sized pieces.
3. Coat the carrots in olive oil and sprinkle the salt and pepper on. 
4. Add the carrots to the air fryer and cook for approx. 12 minutes at 205°C. When fully cooked set aside.- Cook the bacon1. Add the bacon to the air fryer, lay them into strips and make sure they don’t touch too much.
- 2. Cook for approx. 8 minutes on 180°C. When fully cooked set aside.
- Make the dressing
1. In a small bowl add the 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp whole grain mustard, 1 tsp yellow mustard, 1 tbsp sugar-free syrup and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste. - Assembling
- Cut the cooled chicken breast and bacon into bite sized pieces, divide between the three portions.
- Add 1 cup of salad per portion and 1/3 cup cucumber. Divide the avocado evenly.
- Add the roasted carrots and then drizzle over the delicious creamy dressing.