Description
A delightful blend of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh vegetables, this Savory BLT Chicken Salad is perfect for sunny picnics or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped romaine lettuce. Use your hands or a spoon to gently mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until creamy and well combined.
- Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the chicken mixture. Gently toss everything together, ensuring each piece gets coated in that luscious dressing.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a bit to let the flavors meld. Toss well before serving if it sits for a while!
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the salad a few hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Keep the lettuce separate until serving to maintain crunchiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg