Description
A delightful twist on the classic BLT sandwich transformed into a hearty chicken salad, featuring crispy bacon, tender chicken, cherry tomatoes, and romaine lettuce enveloped in a creamy Dijon dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped romaine lettuce.
- In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the chicken mixture and toss everything together gently until all ingredients are coated evenly.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to meld the flavors.
Notes
Make ahead for enhanced flavors; add diced avocados or toasted nuts for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg