This delicious BLT salad with avocado and grilled chicken is a comforting meal disguised as a salad! It offers all the flavors of a BLT sandwich in a nutritious and satisfying bowl.
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This hearty BLT salad is inspired by the classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. With the addition of grilled chicken and creamy avocado, it's a fulfilling dish that covers all the nutritional bases while being incredibly tasty.
You'll enjoy the crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, tender grilled chicken, and creamy avocado in this salad. It offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors, making it a balanced and satisfying meal option for lunch or dinner.
👩🍳 If you're a fan of high-protein salads, you may also like Buffalo chicken salad, tuna and lentil salad, Mojo pork salad, or Salmon Niçoise salad.
Ingredients for BLT Salad
Here's what you need for this BLT salad recipe. Detailed measurements can be found in the recipe card below.
- Protein: Chicken breast or turkey breast, along with crispy bacon.
- Spices & seasonings: Sea salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika for flavor.
- Veggies: Lettuce, cherry tomatoes, semi-dried tomatoes, green onions, and creamy avocado. You can also add other vegetables or leafy greens of your choice.
- Dressing: Lemon juice, salt, pepper, Dijon or yellow mustard, and olive oil.
- Oils: Coconut oil and extra-virgin olive oil for cooking.
Recipe Tips
- Variations: Substitute chicken with turkey, pork, or fish. For a vegetarian option, skip the meat and bacon and add grilled tofu or chickpeas.
- Tomato tips: Semi-dried tomatoes provide a nice texture and umami flavor, but you can use sun-dried tomatoes as well.
- Storage tips: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days, keeping the dressing and avocado separate to maintain freshness.
Serving Suggestions
This BLT chicken salad can be enjoyed as a main course for lunch or dinner. Pair it with crusty bread or a light soup for a more substantial meal.
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Craving the flavors of a BLT sandwich in a lighter form? This BLT salad with avocado and grilled chicken offers a fresh and satisfying twist on a classic favorite!
Heat olive oil in a frying pan and cook the bacon until crispy. Set aside and reserve the cooking fats.
Season chicken slices with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
Cook the chicken in the reserved bacon fat until well browned on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and mustard for the dressing.
Arrange lettuce leaves on a platter, chop the rest, and use them as the salad base.
Drizzle with dressing and top with grilled chicken, tomatoes, green onions, and bacon.
Add avocado slices, sprinkle with herbs, and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days, keeping the dressing and avocado separate to maintain freshness.
- You can use any type of protein in this salad. I grilled one large chicken breast fillet for 2 servings, but you can also use turkey, pork, fish, prawns, or opt for a vegetarian option. For 4 servings, cook 2 chicken breasts.
- Semi-dried tomatoes offer a softer texture, but sun-dried tomatoes can be used as a substitute. They add sweetness and texture to the salad.
Serving: 2servings | Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1118mg | Potassium: 1022mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 722IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
