Description
A delightful twist on the classic BLT sandwich, this BLT Chicken Salad combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, fresh veggies, and a creamy dressing for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded or chopped
- 1/3 cup sweet onion, diced small
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, diced small
For the Dressing:
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt, more to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper, more to taste
For Serving:
- Bread
- Romaine lettuce
- Crackers or chips
Instructions
- In a small bowl, prepare the dressing: Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix the salad ingredients: Combine chicken, onion, tomatoes, bacon, and celery.
- Add the dressing: Gently combine the dressing with the salad ingredients until well mixed. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Enjoy the BLT Chicken Salad as a sandwich, wrap, lettuce cup, over a salad, or with crackers and veggies.
Notes
- If starting with raw chicken, bake at 375°F for about 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Bake bacon alongside the chicken until desired crispness, checking at 20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
