Description
A delicious and satisfying BLT Chicken Salad combining tender diced chicken breast, crispy bacon, fresh cherry tomatoes, crunchy romaine lettuce, and creamy avocado all tossed in a flavorful mayonnaise-based dressing with a hint of Dijon mustard and lemon juice. Perfect for a low-carb, keto-friendly meal that can be served as a salad, in lettuce wraps, or on low-carb bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Vegetables
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the main ingredients: Incorporate the diced chicken, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped romaine lettuce, finely diced red onion, and diced avocado into the bowl with the dressing.
- Combine gently: Fold all the ingredients together carefully until everything is evenly coated with the dressing, taking care not to mash the avocado.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top for added flavor and color. Serve immediately as a fresh salad, wrapped in lettuce leaves, or on your choice of low-carb bread for a BLT-inspired chicken sandwich.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute part of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese if you want to enhance the flavor further.
- If preparing ahead, keep the lettuce and avocado separate and add them just before serving to maintain freshness and crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (if cooking chicken and bacon fresh)
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
