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Quick BLT Chicken Salad: High Protein Lunch for Meal Prep

A generous serving of creamy BLT chicken salad mixed with lettuce and cherry tomatoes, piled high with crispy bacon.
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Make this creamy BLT Chicken Salad for a satisfying, high protein lunch. It combines classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato flavors with tender chicken and is ready fast, making it perfect for easy meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely diced (for crunch)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 cup diced avocado (for Keto/Low Carb)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: If not already cooked, cook and shred the chicken breast. Allow it to cool slightly.
  2. Cook the bacon until very crisp. Drain well on paper towels and crumble into small pieces.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped lettuce, tomatoes, and celery. If using avocado, add it now.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder until smooth.
  5. Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken and vegetable mixture.
  6. Gently fold all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated. Do not overmix, as this can break down the lettuce too much.
  7. Season the salad with salt and pepper to your preference.
  8. Serve immediately for a fresh, crunchy salad, or cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. This is great for chicken salad for wraps or over greens.

Notes

  • For a Low Carb Chicken Salad or Keto Chicken Salad variation, substitute the mayonnaise with full-fat mayonnaise or avocado-oil mayonnaise, and skip any added sugar in the dressing.
  • To save time, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. This makes it a 10-minute recipe.
  • For best texture, chop the lettuce and tomatoes just before mixing to maintain crunch.
  • This salad keeps well for 3-4 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, making it excellent for meal prep chicken salad.

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