BLT Chicken Salad Recipe
A satisfying and flavorful twist on the classic BLT sandwich, this BLT Chicken Salad combines tender diced chicken, crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and sharp cheddar cheese on a bed of mixed greens, all tossed in a creamy ranch dressing with a hint of balsamic vinegar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise and ranch dressing. Stir well.
- Add Liquids: Mix in olive oil and balsamic vinegar until smooth.
- Season: Add black pepper and salt to the dressing, mix to combine.
- Prepare Salad: Dice chicken, crumble bacon, dice tomato, slice onion, and place in a large bowl with mixed greens.
- Add Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Finish: Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the salad. Toss gently to combine.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh for optimal flavor and texture.
- You can customize this salad by adding avocado, croutons, or other favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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