Description
A refreshing and comforting salad featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes, all draped in a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped lettuce, and diced tomatoes in a large bowl. Mix gently to distribute evenly.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard in a small bowl until fully combined and creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything gently until all ingredients are well coated in the dressing, making sure the crispy bacon pieces don’t break apart too much.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
Consider adding avocado, fresh herbs, or shredded cheese to customize the salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: BLT chicken salad, salad recipe, quick salad, summer salad