BLT Chicken Salad Sandwiches
I remember growing up in the summer and the fresh tomatoes mom grew in the garden. I loved the BLT sandwiches she made for us. They were not fancy but the taste of fresh tomatoes and crispy bacon was a heavenly meal.
If you are a fan of BLT sandwiches, this BLT CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE you are going to fall in love with.
It’s so simple and perfect for a quick lunch and you only need a few ingredients to make it!
SOME HISTORY OF HOW THIS BLT CHICKEN SALAD CAME TO BE….
Chicken salad has been around for ages, with variations popping up in cookbooks as early as the 1800s. Traditionally made with cooked chicken and mayo, it’s one of those adaptable dishes that can take on any flavor profile you throw at it.
INGREDIENTS…
- Cooked chicken….we use a rotisserie chicken or you can cook your own.
- Bacon....a total game changer.
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red onion
- Celery
- Mayonnaise
- Lemon juice
- Spices (garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper)
You can store this BLT Chicken Salad in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.
This BLT Chicken Salad is guaranteed to impress friends and family. It will be ANOTHER NEW FAVORITE RECIPE!
So, gather your ingredients, grab your apron and get ready to WOW your family. BLT Chicken Sandwiches are a dish that will have everyone asking for seconds!!
Scroll down for the complete recipe…….
Ingredients
- 3 cups diced cooked chicken (use a rotisserie chicken)
- 1 pound bacon diced and cooked until crisp
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1/2 small diced red onion
- 2 stalks diced celery
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the cooked chicken, bacon, tomatoes, red onion, and celery.
- In a small bowl whisk togethr the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Stir the dressing into the main ingredients. We like to serve these sandwiches on croissants
- Serve right away or store in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days.
- Adapted from Simple Joy. (Picture comes from Simple Joy Too)