BLT Chicken Salad with Turkey Bacon: A Delightful Twist on Comfort
A delicious and refreshing take on a classic dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cheese.
- Cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop and add to the salad.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Use leftover chicken for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: BLT Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad, Turkey Bacon Salad