Description
A delightful summer salad featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and crunchy romaine drizzled with a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices 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
Instructions
- Combine the chicken and veggies: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped romaine lettuce. Toss gently.
- Prepare the dressing: In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk until creamy.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the salad fresh, or refrigerate it and dress just before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For best taste, dress the salad just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: BLT, chicken salad, summer salad, easy recipe, healthy salad