BLT Chicken Salad is a creamy, protein-packed lunch with all the classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato flavor of a BLT, but made into an easy chicken salad. It's crisp, savory, and satisfying without needing bread, which makes it great for quick lunches, meal prep, or a simple warm-weather dinner.
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✅ Recipe Name: BLT Chicken Salad
🕒 Ready In: ~15 minutes
👪 Serves: 4 servings
🍽 Calories: ~430 per serving estimated
🥣 Main Ingredients: Cooked chicken, bacon, shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt
📖 Dietary Info: Gluten-free; high-protein; low-carb option
👌 Difficulty: Easy - chop, mix, serve
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The creamy dressing is made with a mix of mayo and Greek yogurt, so it still tastes rich while feeling a little lighter than traditional chicken salad. Crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, red onion, and shredded lettuce give every bite that fresh BLT texture and flavor.
Serve it in lettuce cups, over greens, with gluten-free crackers, or tucked into your favorite bread or wrap. If you love easy chicken salad recipes, try our Avocado Chicken Salad, Tzatziki Chicken Salad, or Southwest Chicken Salad next.
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Why You'll Love this BLT Chicken Salad:
Classic BLT Flavor: Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and red onion give this chicken salad the fresh, savory flavor of a BLT.
High-Protein Lunch: Cooked chicken and Greek yogurt make it filling enough for lunch or a quick dinner.
Easy No-Cook Meal: Use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken to make this recipe come together fast.
Great for Meal Prep: Mix the chicken salad base ahead of time, then add the lettuce right before serving so it stays crisp.
Key Ingredients:
- cooked chicken. This makes the salad filling and keeps the recipe quick. Use diced chicken, shredded chicken, leftover chicken, or rotisserie chicken.
- bacon. Adds the salty, savory flavor that makes this taste like a BLT. Cook it until crisp so it holds up better in the salad.
- shredded lettuce. Gives the salad that fresh BLT crunch. Add it right before serving if you are making this ahead.
- cherry tomatoes. Add juicy tomato flavor without making the salad too watery. Halve them so they mix evenly into each bite.
- red onion. Adds a little sharpness and crunch to balance the creamy dressing.
- mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. The mayo keeps the dressing creamy, while the Greek yogurt adds tang and makes it feel a little lighter.
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Easy Substitutions & Variations:
- Make it dairy-free: Use all mayonnaise instead of the Greek yogurt.
- Use a different chicken: Rotisserie chicken, grilled chicken, baked chicken, or canned chicken can all work in this recipe.
- Make it lower-carb: Serve it in lettuce cups, over greens, or with sliced cucumbers instead of bread or crackers.
- Add avocado: Diced avocado adds creaminess and makes the salad even more filling.
- Change the dressing: Add a little ranch seasoning, lemon juice, or Dijon mustard if you want more flavor in the creamy dressing.
How to Make BLT Chicken Salad:
- Step 1: Add the cooked chicken, cooked bacon, shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and red onion to a large bowl.
- Step 2: Add the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, salt, and pepper directly to the bowl. Stir until everything is evenly coated and creamy.
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Recipe Notes & Tips:
- Use cooked chicken: This recipe is meant for already cooked chicken, so leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, grilled chicken, or baked chicken all work well.
- Cook the bacon until crisp: Crisp bacon holds up better once mixed into the creamy salad.
- Add lettuce right before serving: If you are meal prepping, wait to stir in the shredded lettuce until you are ready to eat so it stays fresh and crisp.
- Halve the tomatoes: Cutting the cherry tomatoes helps them mix evenly into the salad without making it too watery.
- Adjust the creaminess: Add a little extra mayo or Greek yogurt if you prefer a creamier chicken salad.
How to Store:
Refrigerator: Store BLT Chicken Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Meal Prep Tip: For the best texture, store the shredded lettuce separately and stir it in right before serving.
Serving Leftovers: Give the salad a good stir before serving. If it thickens in the refrigerator, add a small spoonful of mayo or Greek yogurt to freshen it up.
Freezer: Freezing is not recommended because the mayo, Greek yogurt, lettuce, and tomatoes will change texture after thawing.
BLT Chicken Salad FAQs:
Add the shredded lettuce right before serving if you are making it ahead. You can also halve the tomatoes and avoid adding extra liquid to the dressing so the salad stays creamy instead of watery.
Yes, you can mix the chicken, bacon, tomatoes, onion, mayo, Greek yogurt, and seasonings ahead of time. For the best texture, store the lettuce separately and stir it in right before serving.
Serve it in lettuce cups, over greens, with gluten-free crackers, on toasted bread, in a wrap, or with sliced cucumbers and bell peppers for a lower-carb option.
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BLT Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups cooked chicken, diced
- 6 slices cooked bacon, diced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Add the cooked chicken, cooked bacon, shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and red onion to a large bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, salt, and pepper directly to the bowl.
- Stir until everything is evenly coated and creamy.
- Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, or garlic powder if needed.
- Serve right away in lettuce cups, over greens, with gluten-free crackers, or on your favorite bread or wrap.
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Notes
- Use cooked chicken: This recipe is meant for already cooked chicken, so leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, grilled chicken, or baked chicken all work well.
- Cook the bacon until crisp: Crisp bacon holds up better once mixed into the creamy salad.
- Add lettuce right before serving: If you are meal prepping, wait to stir in the shredded lettuce until you are ready to eat so it stays fresh and crisp.
- Halve the tomatoes: Cutting the cherry tomatoes helps them mix evenly into the salad without making it too watery.
- Adjust the creaminess: Add a little extra mayo or Greek yogurt if you prefer a creamier chicken salad.
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