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BLT Chicken Salad is a healthy and filling salad that makes a perfect main dish for two! Great for lunch, dinner or even meal preparation for the week. With similar ingredients to a BLT sandwich, this salad adds the addition of grilled chicken breast and hard boiled egg.
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Say goodbye to the typical BLT sandwich for this delicious easy summer salad recipe. Filled with grilled chicken, chopped tomatoes, bacon crumbles, hard boiled egg and sliced cheese on a bed of spring lettuce and drizzled with ranch dressing.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Salad greens are part of a healthful diet because they are sources of vitamin A, vitamin C, and other nutrients.
- Great all year round, especially in the warm summer months when it's too hot to cook.
- Super easy to put together and loaded with protein.
- BLT salads are a great way to add dimension to your salad with a range of textures.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Chicken Breast: This budget friendly poultry can be grilled on a grill, pan, or griddle and is an excellent source of lean protein.
- Spring Mix Lettuce: Made up of 16 fresh greens and lettuces of varying tastes and textures.
- Tomato: Fresh tomatoes pack in the flavors of summer and compliment any salad.
- Swiss Cheese: Shredded or sliced on top of greens is a delicious choice of salad toppings.
- Bacon: Homemade bacon crumbles are super easy to make at home, and are perfect to sprinkle on salads.
- Egg: An easy and tasty way to add a ton of protein to your salad.
- Ranch Dressing: Salads are just better when they're covered in creamy goodness.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1:
Arrange the lettuce on a large plate. Top with all the grilled chicken, chopped tomato, sliced cheese, bacon crumbles and sliced egg.
Step 2:
Drizzle with ranch dressing. Serve immediately.
NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
Expert Tips
- Using fresh and high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the flavor and texture of your salad. Try to use fresh lettuce and ripe tomatoes for the best results.
- If you're not a fan of ranch dressing, you can try making your own dressing using olive oil, vinegar, and herbs. You can also use a vinaigrette or honey mustard dressing for a different flavor.
- Adding some extra crunch to your salad can make it more satisfying. You can add some croutons, nuts, or seeds for a crunchy texture.
- This salad is best served cold, so make sure to chill all the ingredients before assembling the salad.
Variations
- Greek-style: Use feta cheese instead of Swiss cheese, add some cucumber and olives, and use a Greek-style dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs like oregano and parsley.
- Southwest-style: Add some black beans, corn, and avocado to your salad and use a spicy chipotle dressing made with adobo sauce, honey, and lime juice.
- Caesar-style: Use romaine lettuce instead of spring mix and add some croutons and parmesan cheese. Use a classic Caesar dressing made with anchovies, garlic, and Dijon mustard.
- Cobb-style: Use chopped bacon, avocado, and blue cheese instead of Swiss cheese. Add some chopped red onion and use a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
- Waldorf-style: Use chopped apples and grapes instead of tomatoes, and add some chopped celery and walnuts. Use a creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon juice.
Storing
Add salad to an airtight container. Drape a damp paper towel over the top of the salad, then close the lid tight. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Recipe FAQ's
Absolutely! Switch out the ranch for your favorite type of dressing. Some other popular flavors are bleu cheese, caesar and balsamic vinaigrettes.
Yes! Feel free to add in any other fresh vegetables that you love. Chopped carrots, sliced bell peppers, chopped celery and radishes are some examples.
Of course! There's never enough cheese. Cheddar, feta and Colby Jack are a few examples.
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BLT Chicken Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups spring mix lettuce chopped
- 4 ounces grilled boneless skinless chicken breast sliced
- 1 small tomato chopped
- 1-2 slices Swiss cheese sliced
- 1-2 sliced cooked crisp bacon pieces crumbled
- 1 hard boiled egg sliced
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper optional
Instructions
- Arrange the lettuce on a large plate. Top with grilled chicken, chopped tomato, sliced cheese, bacon crumbles and sliced egg.
- Drizzle with ranch dressing. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Using fresh and high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the flavor and texture of your salad. Try to use fresh lettuce and ripe tomatoes for the best results.
- If you're not a fan of ranch dressing, you can try making your own dressing using olive oil, vinegar, and herbs. You can also use a vinaigrette or honey mustard dressing for a different flavor.
- Adding some extra crunch to your salad can make it more satisfying. You can add some croutons, nuts, or seeds for a crunchy texture.
- This salad is best served cold, so make sure to chill all the ingredients before assembling the salad.
- Add salad to an airtight container. Drape a damp paper towel over the top of the salad, then close the lid tight. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
Angela
Obsessed with this salad! Love all of the flavors and the crunch of the bacon. Such a great meal!