Savory BLT Chicken Salad
A flavorful twist on the classic BLT, this chicken salad combines tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh vegetables, all brought together with a creamy dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: avocado slices for topping
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: If you’re not using rotisserie chicken, poach your chicken breasts in water or broth until fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes.
- Crisp the bacon: Cook bacon in a frying pan until crispy and crumble into pieces.
- Prep the greens and tomatoes: Rinse and chop romaine, and slice cherry tomatoes in half.
- Make the dressing: Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl until blended.
- Combine ingredients: Add chicken, bacon, romaine, and tomatoes to the dressing and fold together gently.
- Serve with style: Transfer to a serving bowl, top with avocado slices, and sprinkle with extra bacon if desired.
Notes
This salad can be served as a main dish, in a sandwich, or in a wrap. Best enjoyed fresh; store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: BLT, chicken salad, healthy salad, bacon, creamy dressing