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BLT Chicken Salad Recipe

BLT Chicken Salad Recipe
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This easy BLT Chicken Salad Recipe combines juicy chicken breast, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and red onion, all tossed in a light mayonnaise and lemon dressing. Perfect for a quick, refreshing, and nutritious lunch or light dinner, this salad offers the classic BLT flavors with a satisfying twist. Ready in under 30 minutes and customizable with a variety of add-ons, it’s a versatile, colorful, and protein-packed meal option.

Ingredients

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Proteins

  • 1 cooked chicken breast (grilled or pan-seared, sliced into bite-sized pieces)
  • 4 bacon strips (fully cooked and crisped, broken into small pieces)

Vegetables

  • 2 cups fresh lettuce (romaine or butter leaf, washed and torn)
  • 1 cup ripe tomatoes (cherry or grape, halved or sliced)
  • ¼ cup red onion (thinly sliced)

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Start by seasoning the chicken breast lightly with salt and pepper if not pre-cooked. Grill, bake, or pan-sear the chicken until fully cooked and juicy. Let it rest briefly before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Cook the Bacon: While the chicken is cooking, crisp up the bacon in a pan or oven. Once done, place the bacon on paper towels to drain excess grease and then break it into small crumbles or pieces.
  3. Chop the Vegetables: Wash and dry the lettuce thoroughly, then tear it into manageable pieces. Slice the tomatoes in halves or quarters and thinly slice the red onion to balance freshness with crunch.
  4. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create a light, tangy dressing that complements all the salad ingredients.
  5. Toss and Combine: In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken, bacon pieces, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion. Pour the dressing over the top and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Notes

  • Use fresh, crisp vegetables for the best texture and flavor.
  • Add dressing gradually to avoid making the salad soggy.
  • Allow cooked chicken to rest before slicing to retain juiciness.
  • Chill the salad briefly before serving to enhance flavors and freshness.
  • Double the amount of bacon for extra smoky crunch if desired.

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Keywords: BLT salad, chicken salad, easy lunch recipe, bacon salad, quick dinner, healthy salad

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