Description
This BLT Chicken Salad combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and a creamy, tangy dressing. It’s a delicious twist on the classic BLT sandwich, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
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 light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine chopped chicken, cooked bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and celery in a large bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, mix 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.
Notes
- For cooked chicken, you can use rotisserie chicken or poach chicken breasts until fully cooked, then shred.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for bacon)
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American