BLT Chicken Salad (Printable)
Fresh salad with chicken, bacon, tomatoes, and lettuce in a creamy dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 6 slices bacon
→ Vegetables
03 - 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
04 - 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
05 - 1 diced avocado
06 - 1/4 small thinly sliced red onion
→ Dressing
07 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
09 - 2 teaspoons lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Garnishes
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley
# Directions:
01 - Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, approximately 6–8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and crumble once cooled.
02 - Season chicken breasts generously with salt and black pepper. Cook in the same skillet over medium heat for 6–8 minutes per side until fully cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
04 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and thinly sliced red onion.
05 - Arrange sliced chicken and crumbled bacon over the vegetable mixture.
06 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad. Toss gently to coat all ingredients without damaging the lettuce.
07 - Garnish with chopped fresh chives or parsley if desired. Serve immediately while chicken is still slightly warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The creamy dressing ties together crispy bacon, juicy chicken, and fresh vegetables in every single bite
- It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
02 -
- I once skipped letting the chicken rest and the slices were dry, so do not skip that crucial 5 minute waiting period
- The dressing tastes even better if you make it an hour ahead and let the flavors meld together
03 -
- Pat your chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning so it gets a nice golden sear
- Warm the dressing slightly for 10 seconds in the microwave if it has been in the fridge, it coats the salad better