Description
A refreshing twist on the classic BLT, this Savory Chicken Salad combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes, and romaine lettuce with a creamy Dijon dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: avocado, sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped romaine, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until all ingredients are fully coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate. Add sliced avocado just before serving to maintain freshness.
Notes
For added flavor and texture, consider roasting additional vegetables or adding shredded cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg