Description
This BLT Chicken Salad combines the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich with tender chicken and creamy avocado. It’s a satisfying and flavorful salad that can be enjoyed on its own, in lettuce wraps, or as a sandwich filling.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups chopped romaine or mixed lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced avocado
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, chopped lettuce, avocado, and red onion. Mix well.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately as a salad bowl, in lettuce wraps, or as a sandwich filling.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken for convenience.
- To make it low-carb, skip the bread and serve in lettuce cups.
- You can prepare the dressing ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook (or Stovetop for bacon/chicken)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
