Description
A refreshing and hearty salad combining shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and garden-fresh ingredients, perfect for summer meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 strips 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
- Chives or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients: In a large bowl, gently mix the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped romaine until well blended.
- Prepare the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over your chicken mixture, tossing everything delicately until each ingredient is evenly coated in deliciousness.
- Garnish the salad with chopped chives or green onions for an extra touch of freshness and color.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours if you’re preparing for later.
Notes
For meal prep, prepare the salad base without dressing and store in the fridge. Toss in the dressing just before serving to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg