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BLT Chicken Salad Recipe

BLT Chicken Salad Recipe
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This BLT Chicken Salad combines the classic comfort flavors of a BLT sandwich with fresh, crisp salad ingredients for a quick, satisfying, and easy-to-make meal. Featuring tender cooked chicken, smoky bacon, juicy tomatoes, and vibrant greens, all tossed in a tangy mayonnaise-based dressing, this salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep with flexible options to suit various tastes and dietary needs.

Ingredients

Protein

  • Cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced) – 2 cups
  • Crisp bacon strips – 6 slices

Vegetables and Greens

  • Romaine or mixed greens – 4 cups
  • Ripe tomatoes – 1 cup, chopped
  • Avocado (optional) – 1, diced
  • Red onion slices – 1/4 cup thinly sliced

Dressing

  • Mayonnaise – 1/3 cup
  • Fresh lemon juice or vinegar – 1 tablespoon
  • Salt – 1/4 teaspoon, or to taste
  • Black pepper – 1/4 teaspoon, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook and Prepare the Chicken: Cook chicken breast by grilling, baking, or pan-searing until fully done. Let it cool, then slice or shred into bite-sized pieces to form the protein base for the salad.
  2. Crisp the Bacon: In a skillet, cook bacon strips until crispy. Drain on paper towels to remove excess grease, then crumble or chop into smaller pieces to add a smoky crunch.
  3. Prep the Vegetables: Thoroughly wash and dry the greens to avoid sogginess. Chop the ripe tomatoes into chunks, thinly slice the red onions, and dice the avocado if using, preparing the fresh elements for layering.
  4. Make the Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice or vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy, creating a tangy dressing that ties all components together.
  5. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the greens, chicken, tomatoes, red onions, and bacon pieces. Gently toss to mix evenly. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and give it one final gentle toss to coat all ingredients before serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature chicken to blend better into the salad and keep greens fresh.
  • Pat bacon dry to remove excess grease and prevent an oily salad.
  • Add dressing gradually to avoid overdressing and sogginess.
  • Chill salad for 10 minutes before serving to meld flavors nicely.
  • Customize texture by swapping romaine for kale or spinach if desired.

Nutrition

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