Creamy French onion chicken salad recipe

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place bread, in a single layer, on prepared tray. Drizzle over 1 tbsp oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the bread is golden and crisp. Set aside to cool. Separate croutons.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook bacon, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until golden.

Step 3

Place sour cream, mayonnaise, soup mix and lemon juice in a small jug. Season. Stir to combine (see notes).

Step 4

Place lettuce, spinach, tomato, cucumber, chicken and croutons in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle over sour cream mixture and top with shallot to serve.