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Creamy & Crunchy BLT Chicken Salad with Avocado

A vibrant serving of blt chicken salad piled high with shredded chicken, bacon bits, avocado chunks, and tomatoes on lettuce.
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Make this satisfying BLT Chicken Salad that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing. It is a high protein salad perfect for quick lunches or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter option)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, halved tomatoes, celery, and red onion.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the dressing into the chicken mixture until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Carefully fold in the diced avocado. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  6. Taste the salad and adjust seasonings as needed.
  7. For best flavor, cover and chill the BLT chicken salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  8. Serve the chicken salad over a bed of chopped romaine lettuce, or use it as a sandwich filling or lettuce wrap.

Notes

  • For a low carb chicken salad or keto chicken salad recipe, serve this mixture in large lettuce cups instead of on bread.
  • To make this a quick lunch recipe, cook the chicken and bacon ahead of time for easy meal prep.
  • If you prefer a tangier flavor, substitute half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
  • For extra crunch, add 1/4 cup of toasted pecans or sunflower seeds.

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