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BLT Chicken Salad

BLT Chicken Salad: A Creamy, Crunchy Low-Carb Delight

This BLT Chicken Salad combines the classic BLT flavors with tender chicken for a healthy, low-carb meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups Cooked Chicken substitute with rotisserie or canned chicken
  • 1 pound Bacon cooked until crispy
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved or substitute with grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 small Red Onion diced
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise opt for light mayo
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh lemon juice preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic for more flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder omit if not preferred
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, crispy diced bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and diced celery. Stir gently until well mixed.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken salad mixture and gently fold the dressing into the salad until all ingredients are coated.
  4. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if necessary.
  5. Serve the salad immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 5 days. Do not freeze this salad to maintain freshness.

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