BLT Salad with Chicken
If you love BLTs but crave something lighter without sacrificing flavor, this BLT salad with grilled chicken hits the spot. It’s all the goodness of your favorite sandwich in a satisfying salad.
Ingredients
- 8 cups (packed) cut romaine lettuce, from two large hearts
- ½ to ¾ cup vinaigrette, to taste
- 8 slices cooked bacon
- 1 heaping cup bite-sized cooked chicken (grilled, rotisserie, leftover, or store-bought)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Put the lettuce in a large bowl, pour about ½ cup of the vinaigrette onto the lettuce, and toss well. Taste and add a few more tablespoons of vinaigrette, if desired. Add the remaining ingredients and toss gently to combine. Alternatively, spread the lettuce on a large serving platter and arrange the bacon, chicken, tomatoes, and cheese in diagonal rows on top. Serve the salad with the remaining dressing on the side.
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Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (2 servings)
- Calories: 735
- Fat: 60 g
- Saturated fat: 17 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Sugar: 6 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Sodium: 966 mg
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.