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Blt Chicken Salad

This refreshing BLT Chicken Salad combines the classic flavors of a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich with tender chicken and a creamy dressing. It's perfect as a light meal or a hearty side dish at gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 medium pot
  • 1 slotted spoon
  • 1 grill or stovetop pan
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 set measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced About 2 large breasts.
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook the bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on paper towels to cool. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
  • Cook the chicken: If using raw chicken, season it with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken in the same skillet until fully cooked and browned, about 6-8 minutes per side. Alternatively, you can grill the chicken. Once cooked, let it cool slightly and then dice it into bite-sized pieces.
  • Prepare the dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  • Combine the salad: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced chicken, and crumbled bacon. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  • Serve: Divide the salad into individual bowls or plates and enjoy immediately.
  • For extra flavor, consider adding avocado or shredded cheese to the salad.
  • If meal prepping, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain freshness.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add avocado or shredded cheese to the salad.
This salad works well as a meal prep option; just keep the dressing separate until you're ready to serve to maintain freshness.
Feel free to adjust the proportions of the ingredients to suit your taste preferences!