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Welcome to our delicious recipe for BLT Chicken Salad!

You’re in the right place if you want a delicious dish that mixes the classic tastes of a BLT with the fillingness of chicken. This recipe is great for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or even a potluck dish that everyone will like. Find out how to make this delicious salad that will make everyone want seconds by reading on.

What is a chicken salad with bacon, lettuce, and tomato?

The BLT Chicken Salad is a new take on the classic BLT sandwich. It has the same delicious ingredients—bacon, lettuce, and tomato—along with juicy, succulent chicken. Not only is this salad tasty, but it also has a lot of protein and taste. Adding mayonnaise, lemon juice, and spices makes everything come together into a creamy, delicious dish.

Eliana Recipes wrote this.
Time to get ready: 15 minutes
Time to cook: 15 minutes
The whole thing took 30 minutes.
Yield: 1×4 servings
Type: Salad
Method: Mixing
American food
Diet: No gluten

List of Ingredients for BLT Chicken Salad

To prepare this tasty salad, you’ll need the following:

• Three cups of cooked, chopped chicken: You can use leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, or make your own. See the notes below for advice on how to cook shredded chicken just right.
• 1 pound of bacon, cut into pieces and fried until crispy: The bacon gives a salty crunch that goes well with the other ingredients.
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half: These sweet, juicy tomatoes give the salad a fresh taste.
• ½ small red onion, cut into small pieces: Red onion adds a mellow, acidic taste that goes well with the other ingredients.
• 2 stalks of diced celery: Celery gives the salad a great crunch and a little touch of freshness.
• ½ cup mayonnaise (I used light): Mayonnaise is the creamy basis of the salad that holds everything together.
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice: Lemon juice gives the dish a tangy flavor and balances off the richness of the mayonnaise.
• ½ teaspoon salt: Salt brings out the flavors in the salad.
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder: Garlic powder gives the food a little more taste.
• ½ teaspoon onion powder: Onion powder adds to the onion taste without making the dish too strong.
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper: Black pepper gives the dish a little heat and flavor.

Things to put in

• ◯ 3 cups of cooked chicken, cut into pieces
• ◯ 1 pound of bacon, cut into pieces and fried until crispy
• ◯ 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, sliced in half, and ½ of a small red onion, diced small
• ◯ Two stalks of celery, chopped
• ◯ ½ cup of light mayonnaise
• ◯ 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• ◯ ½ teaspoon of salt
• ◯ ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
• ◯ ½ teaspoon of onion powder
• ◯ ¼ teaspoon of black pepper

A Step-by-Step Guide to Cooking Chicken for BLT Chicken Salad

This salad needs the chicken to be cooked just so. Here’s an easy way to make sure your chicken is tasty and tender:

1. Add flavor to the chicken breasts by sprinkling them with salt, pepper, and a little garlic powder.
2. Put the chicken in the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Put the seasoned chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake them for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the inside temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
3. Cool and Chop: After the chicken has cooled down a bit, cut it into small pieces. This keeps the chicken moist and helps keep the juices in.

How to Cook Step by Step

Making this chicken salad with bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes is easy. To get great results every time, do the following:

1. Prepare the Chicken: If you aren’t using pre-cooked chicken, cook the chicken breasts all the way through. You can boil, grill, or bake the chicken. Cut the chicken into pieces that are easy to eat once it has been cooked.
2. Make the bacon: Cut the bacon into small pieces and fry them in a skillet over medium heat until they are crispy. To get rid of extra grease, drain the bacon on a paper towel.
3. Get the Vegetables Ready: Cut the red onion and celery into small pieces and cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Put aside.
4. Prepare the dressing: Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper together in a big bowl. Mix thoroughly by stirring.
5. Mix the Ingredients: Put the chicken, bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and celery that you cooked in the bowl with the dressing. Mix everything together until the dressing covers all the ingredients equally.
6. Chill: For the best results, cover the salad and put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. This lets the flavors mix.

How to do it

1. Put diced chicken, cooked bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and celery in a big bowl.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss it to coat it all over.
4. Serve right away or chill for an hour to let the flavors mix.

Notes

• You can use rotisserie chicken or poach chicken breasts until they are thoroughly cooked and then shred them.
• Change the seasoning to your liking.

Things You Shouldn’t Do

• Overcooking the chicken can make it dry and harsh. To avoid overcooking, always check the temperature inside.
• Using Watery Vegetables: To keep the salad from being watery, make sure to get rid of any extra moisture from the tomatoes and celery.
• Not Chilling the Salad: Chilling the salad helps the flavors mix. Don’t forget this step!
• Too much dressing on the salad: Start with a little and add more as needed. If you put too much dressing on a salad, it might make it soggy and cover over the tastes.

Advice for Making BLT Chicken Salad

• Use Fresh Ingredients: Using fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a major difference in how the recipe turns out.
• Chill Before Serving: Letting the salad cool down helps the flavors mix and makes it taste better.
• Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Everyone’s taste buds are different, so you can add additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice to make it taste better.

Changes and replacements

This BLT Chicken Salad is amazing because you can use it in so many ways. Here are some possibilities for changes and substitutions:

• Chicken: For a different taste, use turkey instead of chicken.
• Bacon: You may substitute turkey bacon or vegetarian bacon to make a lighter or vegetarian version.
• Instead of conventional mayonnaise, try Greek yogurt or avocado for a healthier option.
• Tomatoes: You can use grape tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, or even sun-dried tomatoes to change the taste and texture.
• Onion: Use green onions or shallots instead of red onions if you want a milder onion flavor.
• Extras: For more flavor and richness, think about adding cheese, hard-boiled eggs, or avocado.

Tips for Serving and Presenting

Serving your BLT Chicken Salad in a lovely way will make it even more appealing. Here are some ideas:

• Serve on a Bed of Lettuce: For a pretty presentation, put the salad on a bed of fresh, crisp lettuce.
• Use a Bowl with a Design: Pick a bowl that is colorful or has a design on it to make the salad seem even better.
• Add fresh herbs as a garnish: Add some chopped chives or parsley on top for a splash of color and freshness.

How to Serve Chicken Salad with Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato

You can serve this salad in a number of ways:

• For a tasty sandwich, put the salad between two pieces of your favorite bread.
• Wrap it up: For a lighter option, use lettuce leaves or tortillas to wrap the salad.
• By itself: Enjoy the salad as is for a light, refreshing dinner.

Ideas for serving BLT chicken salad

• Mason Jars: Stack the salad in mason jars to make it easy to take with you and look good.
• Lettuce Cups: Put the salad in big lettuce leaves to make a fun, delicious dish.
• Individual dishes: Put the salad on separate dishes and top each one with fresh herbs and a lemon wedge.

Questions and Answers (FAQs)

Q: Is it possible to create this salad ahead of time?

Yes, you can make the salad up to a day ahead of time. Put it in a container that won’t let air in and put it in the fridge.

How long can you keep BLT Chicken Salad in the fridge?

This salad can stay fresh in the fridge for up to three days. To keep it fresh, make sure it’s in a container that doesn’t let air in.

Q: Is it okay to use canned chicken?

A: Fresh or rotisserie chicken is ideal, although canned chicken will work in a hurry. Make sure to drain it properly before you use it.

Q: What else can I use instead of mayonnaise?

A: You can use Greek yogurt, sour cream, or mashed avocado instead of mayonnaise.

Q: Is this salad free of gluten?

A: Yes, this BLT Chicken Salad is gluten-free by nature. Just make sure that any extras or replacements you use are also free of gluten.

Food

• Serve Size: 1 serve
• Four hundred twenty calories
• 2g of sugar
• Sodium: 950mg
• 32g of fat
• 8g of saturated fat
• 22 grams of unsaturated fat
• 0g of trans fat
• 6g of carbs
• 1g of fiber
• 25g of protein
• Cholesterol: 110 mg

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The flavors and textures in our BLT Chicken Salad are so good that it will quickly become a favorite in your recipe box. This salad is sure to wow, whether you’re serving it for lunch, supper, or a special event. Use our tips and tweaks to make the salad your own. This hearty, refreshing dish is great, and don’t forget to tell your friends and family how to make it! Have fun cooking!

Enjoy a tasty BLT chicken salad with cooked chicken, crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes, and celery. Great for a supper that is both nutritious and filling.

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