BLT Chicken Salad the perfect lunch!
This BLT Chicken Salad is the perfect lunch — crisp, fresh, and packed with protein! It brings together smoky bacon, juicy chicken, crunchy lettuce, and tangy tomatoes with a creamy dressing that ties it all together beautifully. Ideal for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or just by the bowl.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Knife & cutting board
- spatul
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast chopped or shredded
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: avocado slices shredded cheese, green onions
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove, drain, and crumble.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped chicken, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, and chopped lettuce.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
- Add optional toppings like avocado or cheese if desired.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
- Serve in lettuce wraps, on toasted bread, or as-is.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to cut down on prep time.
- For a lighter version, swap mayonnaise for Greek yogurt.
- You can add boiled eggs for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days (dressing separately recommended).
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