BLT Chicken Salad

A high-protein, crave-worthy twist on the classic BLT—tender shredded chicken tossed with crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, fresh green onions, and creamy dressing. Perfect for meal prep, served with chips, crackers, or scooped into lettuce cups.

Ingredients (4 servings)

• 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
  
  

• 8 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
  
  

• ⅓ cup diced green onions
  
  

• ⅔ pint grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
  
  

• 1 avocado, diced (fold in just before serving)
  
  

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (optional; can be replaced with extra mayo)
  
  

• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  
  

• 1 Tbsp ranch seasoning
  
  

• ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  
  

Instructions

1. Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (if using), ranch seasoning, and pepper.
   
   

2. Combine: Stir in shredded chicken, bacon, and green onions until well coated.
   
   

3. Add tomatoes: Gently fold in tomato pieces.
   
   

4. Adjust & chill: Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld.
   
   

5. Finish with avocado: Just before serving, gently fold in diced avocado (or layer it on top).
   
   

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled alongside club crackers, tortilla chips, or cucumber rounds. It also works beautifully in lettuce wraps or as a hearty sandwich filling.

Nutrition per 1‑cup serving

• Calories: 325 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 11 g
  
  

• Protein: 40 g
  
  

• Fat: 14 g (4 g saturated)
  
  

• Cholesterol: 118 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 977 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 826 mg
  
  

• Sugar: 3 g
  
  

• Calcium: 54 mg
  
  

Nutritional values are approximate.