Description
Fresh BLT chicken salad combines crispy bacon, juicy chicken, and garden-fresh lettuce in a creamy dressing. Crunchy ingredients and zesty flavors make this dish perfect for summer lunches and quick meals you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Fruits:
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1 avocado
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Layer shredded cooked chicken atop the crisp lettuce foundation.
- Halve cherry tomatoes and distribute them across the salad landscape.
- Crumble crispy bacon strips, scattering the savory fragments throughout the mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese to add a creamy, tangy dimension.
- Thinly slice red onion and disperse delicate rings across the salad.
- Cube ripe avocado and gently fold into the assembled ingredients.
- Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Drizzle the creamy dressing over the salad and toss gently, ensuring each ingredient receives a light coating.
- For optimal flavor melding, refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Plate and garnish with additional bacon crumbles or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Quickly cook chicken breasts ahead of time to save preparation time and ensure maximum flavor infusion.
- Swap bacon for turkey bacon or coconut bacon bits to create a lighter, healthier alternative for diet-conscious individuals.
- Customize the salad’s protein by using grilled shrimp, tofu, or plant-based chicken for diverse dietary preferences.
- Enhance dressing’s tanginess by adding a splash of apple cider vinegar or a pinch of smoked paprika for extra depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 298 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg