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Savory BLT Chicken Salad

Savory BLT Chicken Salad

Creamy savory BLT chicken salad with crisp bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy celery for sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce cups
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

INGREDIENTS

Salad

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 2 cup diced celery
  • 1 4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 4 cup chopped fresh parsley.

Dressing

  • 1 3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 4 tsp black pepper
  • salt to taste.

Optional for serving

  • sandwich bread
  • croissants
  • tortillas
  • lettuce leaves
  • sliced avocado
  • shredded cheddar.

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook and prep

  • cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp about 10 to 12 minutes
  • transfer to paper towels and cool then chop
  • halve tomatoes and chop lettuce celery green onions and parsley
  • shred or dice cooked chicken into bite size pieces.

Mix and chill

  • whisk mayonnaise Greek yogurt lemon juice Dijon garlic powder pepper and salt until smooth
  • add chicken bacon tomatoes lettuce celery green onions and parsley then fold gently to coat
  • taste and adjust salt pepper and lemon juice
  • chill 10 to 20 minutes for best texture then serve as a sandwich wrap or lettuce cups.

Notes

1. Use rotisserie chicken to reduce prep. Add lettuce just before serving if making ahead to keep it crisp. Swap all mayonnaise for Greek yogurt for a lighter version. Add avocado for extra creaminess or cheddar for a richer BLT flavor

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 30g