Description
BLT Chicken Salad is a delicious twist on the classic chicken salad, combining savory bacon, juicy tomatoes, and shredded chicken in a creamy, flavorful dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or a standalone salad, it offers a refreshing and nutritious meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 pound bacon, diced and cooked until crisp
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small red onion, diced small
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: Dice the bacon into small pieces and cook in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Prepare the chicken: Shred the cooked chicken and set aside.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked bacon, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and celery.
- Mix the dressing: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until fully coated.
- Serve: Serve immediately in lettuce wraps or on sandwiches, or refrigerate for later use (up to 3-5 days).
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise.
- Use store-bought shredded chicken for a quicker preparation.
- This salad can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
- For a spicy kick, add jalapeños or sriracha to the dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg