Description
Grilled Chicken BLT Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines smoky grilled chicken, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a tangy dressing. This easy-to-make salad delivers a perfect balance of smoky, crispy, and healthy elements, ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a light satisfying lunch. Customizable and packed with lean protein and fresh veggies, it offers a healthy twist on classic comfort food.
Ingredients
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Proteins
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, lean and smoky
- 4–6 strips of thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy
Vegetables
- 4 cups Romaine or iceberg lettuce, rinsed and chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice or vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs or spices. Grill over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and smoky. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into tender pieces.
- Cook the Bacon: While the chicken rests, cook bacon strips in a pan over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble or chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Rinse and dry lettuce well before chopping. Halve cherry tomatoes, slice avocado, and thinly slice red onion for fresh, crisp veggies.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise or Greek yogurt with lemon juice or vinegar, salt, and pepper until creamy and tangy.
- Assemble the Salad: Layer greens first, then evenly distribute sliced chicken, crumbled bacon, tomatoes, avocado, and onions. Drizzle dressing over the top and toss gently to combine without wilting the lettuce.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken beforehand in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for enhanced flavor.
- Add dressing gradually to avoid soggy lettuce and retain crunch.
- Use thick-cut bacon for better texture and crunch.
- Allow chicken to rest 5 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
- Chop tomatoes and avocado just before serving for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Grilled Chicken Salad, BLT Salad, Healthy Salad, Low Carb Salad, Chicken Bacon Lettuce Tomato Salad