Description
This BLT Chicken Salad is a creamy and flavorful dish combining shredded chicken breasts with fresh lettuce, celery, grape tomatoes, red onion, and crispy bacon, all tossed in a tangy Greek yogurt and mayonnaise dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served on its own, this salad is a refreshing and satisfying option for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 3 small cooked chicken breasts (or 2 large)
- 1 cup finely chopped lettuce
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup sliced grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 12 slices cooked bacon, chopped small
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Shred the Chicken: To shred the cooked chicken breasts finely, place them in a food processor and pulse for 10 seconds. If you prefer, you can shred the chicken by hand using two forks until you reach the desired texture.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with chopped lettuce, diced celery, sliced grape tomatoes, diced red onion, and chopped cooked bacon. Toss gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth and well combined.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated with the dressing. Serve the salad on bread for a sandwich, in a wrap, with chips, or simply on a bed of greens for a light meal.
Notes
- Use cooked and cooled chicken breasts for best shredding results.
- Bacon can be cooked crispy ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- For a lighter dressing, substitute mayonnaise with extra Greek yogurt.
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated for flavors to meld.
- Great served chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming chicken and bacon are pre-cooked)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
