Description
This BLT Chicken Salad Recipe combines the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich with tender chicken and creamy dressing for a satisfying and flavorful salad. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner option.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional chopped chives or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and chopped lettuce.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Garnish with chopped chives or green onions if desired.
Notes
- This salad can be served in lettuce wraps, on toasted bread, in a wrap, or over a bed of greens.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Add avocado for extra creaminess and healthy fats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook (uses pre-cooked ingredients)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
