Description
Elevate your meal with this vibrant BLT Chicken Salad, a delightful twist on the classic favorite. Featuring juicy grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, and sweet cherry tomatoes tossed in a creamy yogurt dressing, this refreshing salad is perfect for warm days or quick lunches. Packed with flavor and customizable to suit your taste, every bite promises a satisfying crunch that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat (375°F /190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill or bake chicken until cooked through (165°F internal temperature), about 6-7 minutes per side on the grill or 20-25 minutes in the oven. Let cool slightly before slicing.
- Chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, and slice avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth; adjust seasoning if needed.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado slices, and sliced chicken. Drizzle with dressing and mix gently until everything is coated.
- Serve immediately or store components separately for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg