BLT Chicken Salad: The Best 15-Minute Recipe
A delicious and protein-packed twist on the classic BLT, featuring shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh cherry tomatoes tossed in a creamy Dijon dressing.
- Author: info.mealsmell
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 6 slices of crispy bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Fresh chives or parsley, for garnish
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, chopped bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped romaine lettuce. Toss to mix well.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until well blended and creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently fold it in until everything is coated evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh chives or parsley before serving.
Notes
- For the best texture, use freshly cooked crispy bacon.
- If meal prepping, add the romaine lettuce just before serving to keep it crunchy.
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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