Easy & Creamy BLT Chicken Salad Recipe with Crispy Bacon
Make this satisfying BLT Chicken Salad that combines tender chicken with the classic flavors of bacon, tomato, and lettuce in a creamy dressing. It is a quick lunch recipe perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/2 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels and then crumble it. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped celery, and shredded romaine lettuce.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Gently fold everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Stir in most of the crumbled bacon, reserving some for garnish.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Serve immediately, or chill for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Garnish with the remaining bacon before serving.
Notes
- For a low carb chicken salad option, serve this mixture in lettuce cups or over a bed of mixed greens instead of on bread.
- You can prepare the chicken and bacon ahead of time for fast assembly later in the week.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, add a small amount of pickle relish to the dressing mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 19
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 110