Savory BLT Chicken Salad
A creamy and crunchy BLT chicken salad made with cooked chicken, crispy bacon, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and a simple dressing.
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- small bowl
- skillet
- knife
- cutting board
- spoon
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
- 6 slices bacon cooked crispy and chopped
- 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped and dried well
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 avocado diced, optional
- 0.25 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp, then transfer it to paper towels to drain.
- Chop or crumble the bacon once it cools.
- Dice or shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Wash and dry the romaine lettuce well, then chop it.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt or sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and bacon to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour in part of the dressing and toss gently.
- Add more dressing only if needed.
- Fold in avocado or cheddar cheese if using, then serve right away.
Notes
For the best texture, keep the bacon and dressing separate until serving. Dry the lettuce well so the salad does not get watery.