Description
A comforting chicken salad with crispy turkey bacon and fresh cherry tomatoes, perfect for easy weeknight dinners or packed lunches.
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
- Cook the turkey bacon: Begin by cooking the turkey bacon according to the package instructions until it’s nice and crispy. Once cooled, chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the base ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped turkey bacon, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Prepare the creamy dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Combine everything: Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken and bacon mixture, gently folding until well coated.
- Add the red onion and herbs: Toss in the finely chopped red onion and any fresh herbs you desire.
- Taste test: Adjust the seasoning as necessary, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
- Chill and serve: Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for the flavors to meld together.
Notes
Customize with fruits, cheese, or nuts for a twist. Store leftovers for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg