BLT Chicken Salad

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BLT Chicken Salad is a total game-changer. All the bold flavors of a BLT mixed into creamy, crunchy chicken salad. Stuff it in a croissant, scoop it onto lettuce, or grab a spoon and dig in!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: BLT Chicken Salad

Servings: sandwiches

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $4.69

Equipment

Large bowl

Ingredients

Dressing

1/3 cup mayo
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper 1/4 teaspoon of each
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard

Chicken Salad

2 lightly packed cups diced rotisserie chicken see note 1
3/4 cup diced cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup finely diced red onion or 3 tablespoons diced chives
6 slices bacon cooked and finely diced
Serving suggestions see note 2

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Instructions

Tip: The smaller and more evenly you dice everything, the better the salad's texture!
In a large bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
Add chicken, tomatoes, celery, onion, and bacon right on top of the dressing. Gently fold until everything is well coated.
Spoon onto sandwiches with avocado and lettuce, into a halved avocado, in lettuce boats with avocado, or enjoy with crackers.

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Notes

Note 1: Any cooked chicken works, but rotisserie is easiest. Pull it from the bones and dice it finely (see pictures).

Note 2: Enjoy in sandwiches, wraps, lettuce boats, or with crackers. Try it on sliced apples or stuffed into an avocado—or just eat it straight from the bowl! I love adding extra mayo, lettuce, and avocado to a sandwich.

Storage: Best eaten the same day, as tomatoes get watery and bacon softens. If storing, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. For the best texture, store bacon separately and add tomatoes just before serving. Do not freeze; mayo-based dressings don’t hold up well.

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