BLT Chicken Salad Easy Spin (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Components
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3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
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1 pound bacon, diced and cooked until crisp
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 small red onion, finely diced
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2 stalks celery, diced
→ Dressing
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1/2 cup light mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# How to Make It:
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In a large bowl, add chopped cooked chicken, crisp diced bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, and diced celery.
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In a separate small bowl, whisk together light mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
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Pour dressing over the salad ingredients. Stir gently until all components are evenly coated.
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Serve immediately, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 to 5 days. Discard leftovers if left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
# Additional Tips:
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For optimal texture and taste, ensure that the bacon is cooled and very crisp before adding to the salad.
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Shredded or cubed rotisserie chicken can be used for added convenience.