Description
This BLT Chicken Salad recipe is a delightful twist on the classic sandwich, combining tender chicken with crispy bacon and fresh veggies in a creamy dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a quick dinner option.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 3 small cooked chicken breasts (or 2 large)
- 1 cup finely chopped lettuce
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup sliced grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 12 slices cooked bacon, chopped small
For the Dressing:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Shred the Chicken: To finely shred chicken, add to a food processor and pulse for 10 seconds. Alternatively, shred by hand.
- Prepare the Salad: Add shredded chicken to a large bowl, then add lettuce, celery, tomatoes, red onion, and bacon.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayo, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetables, mix until well combined. Serve on bread, with chips, in a wrap, or on a salad!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
