Description
A fresh and vibrant BLT Chicken Salad combining crisp smoky bacon, juicy chicken, fresh romaine, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and red onion, tossed in a creamy dressing of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt with a hint of lemon or vinegar. Ready in under 30 minutes, this nutritious and flavorful salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 1 to 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded or diced
- 4 to 6 crispy bacon strips, chopped
Vegetables & Fruits
- 4 cups fresh romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken and bacon: Cook chicken breasts until tender, then shred or dice into bite-sized pieces. Crisp bacon strips in a pan over medium heat until golden and crunchy, then chop into smaller bits.
- Chop fresh veggies: Thoroughly wash and dry romaine lettuce before chopping into manageable pieces. Halve cherry tomatoes, thinly slice red onion, and slice avocado.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise or Greek yogurt with lemon juice or vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, stirring until smooth and well blended. Adjust acidity and seasoning to taste.
- Toss everything together: In a large mixing bowl, combine lettuce, chicken, bacon, tomatoes, onion, and avocado. Drizzle dressing over the top and gently toss to evenly coat all ingredients without mashing the avocado.
- Serve immediately: Transfer salad to serving plates or bowls and enjoy fresh to capture the best textures and flavors.
Notes
- Use warm chicken to better blend flavors in the dressing.
- Pat dry vegetables thoroughly to avoid a soggy salad.
- Cook bacon evenly over medium heat to prevent burnt edges.
- Customize dressing with herbs like dill or parsley for added freshness.
- Serve the salad promptly for the best texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: BLT chicken salad, bacon salad, chicken salad, healthy salad, easy salad recipe, quick lunch, low-carb salad
