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BLT Chicken Salad

BLT Chicken Salad: Quick, Low-Carb Delight for Any Day

BLT Chicken Salad blends classic flavors of a BLT with chicken salad, making it a delicious low-carb meal for quick lunches or picnics.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups cooked chicken chopped; using rotisserie chicken saves time!
  • 1 pound bacon diced and cooked until crisp
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 0.5 small red onion diced finely; opt for green onions if preferred
  • 2 stalks celery diced
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise light version used; substitute with Greek yogurt if desired
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice for brightness
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all your ingredients on the countertop.
  2. Cook the diced bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for about 8–10 minutes until it turns golden brown and crispy.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, cooled crispy bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and diced celery.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
  5. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and mix until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
  7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3-5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve fresh ingredients, like lettuce, separately to maintain crispness.

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