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Ultimate 15-Minute BLT Chicken Salad: Creamy, Crunchy, and Perfect for Meal Prep

A mound of creamy blt chicken salad topped with crispy bacon pieces and bright red cherry tomatoes in a white bowl.
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Make this creamy and crunchy BLT Chicken Salad quickly using pre-cooked chicken. It combines classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato flavors into a satisfying salad ideal for lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Place the cooked, shredded chicken in a medium bowl.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, pepper, and salt until smooth to create the dressing.
  3. Add the crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped celery, and chopped red onion to the bowl with the chicken.
  4. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently fold all ingredients together until the chicken is evenly coated.
  5. Stir in the shredded lettuce just before serving for maximum crunch.
  6. Serve immediately or chill for later use as a make-ahead lunch.

Notes

  • For a high-protein version, use plain Greek yogurt instead of half the mayonnaise.
  • If you do not have pre-cooked chicken, you can boil or bake chicken breasts ahead of time.
  • This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to three days when stored without the lettuce added until serving time.

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