Description
A delicious twist on the traditional BLT, this BLT Chicken Salad combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh vegetables for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 1 pound bacon, diced and cooked until crisp
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- ½ small red onion, diced small
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- ½ cup mayonnaise (light)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, cooked bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and celery.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce or as a sandwich filling.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: BLT Chicken Salad, salad, chicken, BLT