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BLT Chicken Salad

Deliciously Easy BLT Chicken Salad for a Fresh Lunch

This BLT Chicken Salad is a refreshing and satisfying dish, perfect for light lunches and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 288

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken about 1 pound of raw chicken breasts
  • 6 slices crispy diced bacon cook until crispy
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup diced celery
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup mayonnaise consider using light mayo
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder adjust as needed
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder adjust as needed
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather and combine the shredded chicken, crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and celery in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Gently fold the dressing into the salad mixture until well-coated.
  4. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure bacon is crispy and chicken is properly cooked for best results. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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