Description
A quick and refreshing BLT Chicken Salad combining shredded chicken, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomato, all tossed in a tangy lemon mayonnaise dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 strips of cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, diced
Dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the shredded cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped lettuce, and diced tomato to create the base of the salad.
- Prepare dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
- Add dressing to salad: Pour the prepared lemon mayonnaise dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Toss salad: Gently toss everything together to evenly coat all ingredients with the dressing.
- Season: Finally, season the salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and toss lightly again before serving.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Cook bacon until crisp for best texture and crumble before adding.
- Feel free to substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter dressing.
- Add avocado or cucumber for extra freshness and crunch.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature depending on preference.
