Description
A flavorful twist on a classic BLT, combining juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh veggies for a satisfying salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Sliced avocado
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside on paper towels.
- Prepare the chicken by seasoning with salt and pepper, cooking until done if using raw chicken, then shredding.
- Chop the romaine lettuce and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Crumble the cooled bacon into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped romaine, and halved cherry tomatoes in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the dressing by whisking mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until smooth, then pour over the salad mixture.
- Serve the salad in bowls, topping with sliced avocado if desired.
Notes
This salad is perfect for summer picnics and can be customized with various additions like diced cucumbers or fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken salad, BLT salad, summer recipe, easy salad, healthy lunch