Chicken Salad with Bacon and Tomatoes

A chicken salad inspired by BLTs with bacon and tomatoes in a creamy ranch mayonnaise dressing!

This recipe combines the goodness of BLT sandwiches and chicken salad for a tasty summer treat. It's a basic chicken salad with cooked chicken, mayo, bacon, and tomatoes from the BLT. Add celery, red onions, and green onions for extra flavor. The dressing has ranch herbs and spices, making it deliciously creamy. You can serve the chicken salad in lettuce boats or sandwiches for a perfect summer dish!

 Chicken Salad with Bacon and Tomatoes

Delicious Chicken Salad with Bacon and Tomatoes: A Perfect Summer Delight

Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 8

Ingredients:

• 4 cups cooked and shredded chicken
• 6 strips cooked and crumbled bacon
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup diced celery (optional)
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

Mix chicken, bacon, tomatoes, celery, red onions, and green onions.

Mix mayo, vinegar, parsley, dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Combine the salad with the dressing and enjoy, preferably with or in lettuce!

Options:

• Skip the ranch spices or use a store-bought ranch dressing mix.
• Add diced avocado!
• Serve in lettuce boats, sandwiches, or grilled cheese sandwiches!