Description
This BLT Chicken Salad combines all the best parts of a classic BLT sandwich—crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy celery—along with tender chicken and a creamy dressing. It’s a fresh, flavorful salad that’s perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, with an optional chilling time to allow the flavors to meld together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 1 pound bacon, diced and cooked until crisp
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (light)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, cooked bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and celery.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill for an hour to let the flavors meld together.
Notes
- For cooked chicken, you can use rotisserie chicken or poach chicken breasts until fully cooked, then shred.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste, adding more salt or pepper as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (for bacon and poaching chicken, if needed)
- Category: Salad, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Mixing, Cooking
- Cuisine: American