Description
A comforting and healthy chicken salad featuring tender chunks of chicken, crispy turkey bacon, and juicy tomatoes, perfect for sandwiches or picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup chopped turkey bacon, cooked until crispy
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs like dill or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Start by cooking the turkey bacon according to the package instructions until crispy. Once cooled, chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped turkey bacon, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken and bacon, gently folding everything together until well coated.
- Add the finely chopped red onion and any fresh herbs you choose, folding once more to incorporate them into the salad.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed; a little more salt and pepper can go a long way.
- For best results, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together beautifully.
Notes
This chicken salad keeps well in the refrigerator, making it ideal for meal prep. Make it a day ahead for an easy grab-and-go lunch option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg