Description
A refreshing salad combining smoky bacon, tender chicken, and crisp vegetables, perfect for summer dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped romaine lettuce. Gently mix the ingredients, allowing them to intermingle nicely.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until you achieve a smooth dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Toss everything gently to combine, ensuring every morsel gets embraced by the luxurious dressing.
- Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or chill in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the chicken and bacon a day in advance. Customize with avocados or hard-boiled eggs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken salad, BLT salad, summer salad, refreshing salad, gluten-free