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BLT Chicken Salad

Make this delicious BLT Chicken Salad! A creamy, flavorful mix of chicken, crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and a tangy dressing

Ingredients

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Here’s the complete list of ingredients, with precise measurements:

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped (see notes in original post for cooking methods if needed)
  • 1 pound bacon, diced and cooked until crisp
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1/2 small red onion, diced small
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (light used, adjust to preference)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh preferred)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

These quantities make a generous batch of chicken salad, perfect for sandwiches or sharing.

Have chicken cooked/chopped and bacon cooked/crumbled before starting assembly.

Instructions

Let’s whip up this flavorful salad:

1. Prepare Base Ingredients:

  • Ensure your chicken is cooked and chopped into bite-sized pieces.
  • Cook the diced bacon in a skillet until very crisp. Drain well on paper towels and crumble if needed.
  • Halve the cherry tomatoes, finely dice the red onion, and finely dice the celery.

2. Combine Salad Components:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, crispy cooked bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and diced celery.

3. Make the Dressing:

  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
  • Taste the dressing and add more salt or pepper if needed, being careful not to oversalt initially as bacon is salty.

4. Combine Salad and Dressing:

  • Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken, bacon, and vegetable mixture in the large bowl.
  • Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

5. Serve or Store:

  • Serve the BLT Chicken Salad right away.
  • Alternatively, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. (Note the food safety warning: discard if left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours).

Incredibly easy to mix together

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/blt-chicken-salad/