Description
A delicious twist on the traditional BLT, this BLT Chicken Salad combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh vegetables in a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, and chopped romaine lettuce.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
- Gently fold in the sliced green onions.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using smoked bacon for a richer taste.
- You can also substitute the chicken with turkey or use a mix of different greens like spinach or arugula for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg