Simple BLT Chicken Salad (Gluten Free + Whole30)
This BLT Chicken Salad is fresh, creamy, and loaded with juicy chicken, crisp bacon, and crunchy veggies. It comes together fast, is naturally gluten free, and makes the perfect easy meal prep lunch or weeknight dinner.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Large mixing bowl
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 cup diced grape tomatoes
- 1 cup roughly chopped baby spinach
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the bacon till crispy and set aside.
- Debone and shred the rotisserie chicken and add it to a large mixing bowl.
- Dice your tomatoes, onions, and spinach and add them to the mixing bowl with the chicken.
- Add the mayo and seasonings to the bowl and mix everything together.
- Crumble the crispy bacon into the bowl with the chicken salad and mix everything together till it's all combined.Serve cold.
Notes
Storing and Meal Prep
Storing: Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The bacon will lose its crispiness but will still taste great. Give the salad a gentle stir before eating, and if it thickens a bit in the fridge, you can loosen it with a tiny splash of lemon juice or a little extra mayo.
Meal prep: This chicken salad is one of my go tos for easy meal prep. You can make it on Sunday and portion it into containers for grab-and-go lunches all week. If you want everything to stay extra crisp, keep the bacon and tomatoes separate and mix them in right before eating.
Tips
- Season to taste. A little extra salt, pepper, or a squeeze of lemon brightens everything up, especially after it chills.
- Make it your own. Add avocado, fresh herbs, chopped pickles, or even a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if you want a little kick.
- Serve it however you love. This salad is so good in lettuce wraps, tucked into gluten free pita, or piled over mixed greens for a lighter twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 47gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 151mgSodium: 768mgPotassium: 596mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 731IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
*nutrition information is an approximate
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