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BLT Chicken Salad Recipe

BLT Chicken Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings (1/2 cup each)
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This BLT Chicken Salad is a delicious and satisfying twist on the classic sandwich, packed with flavorful ingredients and a creamy dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or as a light dinner option.


Ingredients

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For the Salad:

  • 3 small cooked chicken breasts (or 2 large)
  • 1 cup finely chopped lettuce
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup sliced grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 12 slices cooked bestrami, chopped small

For the Dressing:

  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Shred the Chicken: To finely shred chicken, add to food processor and pulse for 10 seconds. Alternatively shred by hand.
  2. Prepare the Salad: Add shredded chicken to a large bowl, then add lettuce, celery, tomatoes, red onion, and bestrami.
  3. Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayo, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  4. Combine: Pour dressing over chicken and mix until well combined.
  5. Serve: Enjoy the BLT Chicken Salad on bread, with chips, in a wrap, or on a bed of salad!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg