Description
A comforting summer delight that combines classic BLT flavors with tender, shredded chicken, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a picnic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: avocado slices
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, crumbled turkey bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped romaine lettuce.
- In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until creamy and well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is coated in that luscious dressing.
- Serve immediately for a fresh crunch, or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Optionally, top with creamy avocado slices right before serving for an added layer of flavor.
Notes
You can prepare this salad in advance, just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to prevent wilting. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg