Savory BLT Chicken Salad
A comforting twist on the classic chicken salad, featuring crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes, and a creamy mayo and mustard dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: Fry the bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (about 5–7 minutes). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Save a bit of bacon grease for flavor.
- Prep the chicken: Shred your cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Chop the vegetables: Halve the cherry tomatoes and chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the dressing: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard, stirring until smooth.
- Bring it all together: Add the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped lettuce to the bowl with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently: Using two spatulas or a large spoon, gently toss everything together until nicely coated with the dressing.
- Taste and adjust: Give your salad a taste to adjust seasoning or add more mayo if needed.
- Chill (optional): Cover and let chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Serve: Grab your favorite serving bowl or platter, and enjoy!
Notes
This salad is versatile; try adding avocado, nuts, or fresh herbs for added flavor. It can be served on greens, in a wrap, or in lettuce cups.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken salad, BLT, picnic, easy salad, comfort food