If you love BLTs but crave something lighter without sacrificing flavor, this BLT salad with grilled chicken hits the spot. It’s all the goodness of your favorite sandwich in a satisfying salad.

If you like BLTs, then this flavor-packed BLT salad is for you. Along with the B, the L, and the T, there’s grilled chicken and shredded Cheddar cheese thrown in for good measure, making the salad substantial enough to serve as a main course. If you’d like to make all the components from scratch, I recommend this easy hands-off method for cooking the bacon and leftovers of this grilled chicken recipe. That said, I often use store-bought shortcuts for this salad, like pre-washed romaine hearts, fully-cooked bacon that just needs to be zapped in the microwave, and the grilled chicken slices sold in the refrigerated section at the grocery store (rotisserie chicken works great, too).

The only thing I insist on making from scratch is the vinaigrette, and that only takes a few minutes. Keep in mind that the recipe makes two generous main course salads, so if you’re serving more people, adjust accordingly. The vinaigrette keeps nicely for several days and can be made ahead of time.

What you’ll need to make blt salad with chicken

Step-by-Step Instructions

Put the lettuce in a large bowl, pour about 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette onto the lettuce, and toss well. Taste and add a few more tablespoons of vinaigrette, if desired.

Add the bacon, chicken, tomatoes, and cheese.

Toss gently to combine. Serve the salad with the remaining dressing on the side.

Note: This recipe has been written by Jenn Segal and republished on MudMatter with Author’s Permission. Please find the original link here – BLT Salad with Chicken.