BLT Chicken Salad combines all the flavors of a BLT tossed in a creamy chicken salad that’s sure to become a new family favorite. A match made in sandwich heaven!
You guys…..it’s beginning to feel a lot like spring! Is it by you, too? The snow has all melted, there’s a warmth in the air, the birds have been chirping, and when you check the 10 day forecast….you can actually see 60 degrees. For the first time in months! Neighbors are out walking, kids are out playing, and the girls are convinced they don’t need their winter coats anymore. And I can’t really blame them! Of course, we all know that winter isn’t quite over. There will still be more snow and more cold….and the boots can’t be put away quite yet….but we’re on our way. And that makes everyone happy.
And since spring is in the air, and the ground has thawed a bit, the city is finally coming to remove the 15 trees we’ve been waiting for them to remove. And that might make me even happier than the warmer weather. Because the trees are dead, and they’re a huge eyesore, and we’ve been waiting for this since summer. And today is finally the day!
It’s funny….when we found out we needed to have so many of our trees removed (more than 50 total) I felt a huge sense of sadness. The trees had always been there, and they gave our yard a certain feel, and I didn’t really know what to expect without them. But once we had most of them cut down, I realized I actually love the openness. It feels fresh. And airy. And new. It feels a lot like spring!
So I guess we kind of come full circle today. And I’m totally ready for it! The tree removal AND the warmer weather. And this BLT Chicken Salad feels like the perfect recipe to celebrate both. I love chicken salad any time of year, but there’s something about a delicious chicken salad sandwich on a warm spring day that just feels right. And when that chicken salad also has all the flavors of a BLT? Even better. With spring just around the corner, I see myself eating a lot of this BLT Chicken Salad. In my brand new dead tree-free yard. And you better believe that makes me very happy.
BLT Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup arugula chopped
- 1/3 cup grape tomatoes quartered
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2 Tablespoons half & half OR milk
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Combine chicken, bacon, arugula, and tomatoes in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, combine remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Stir mayo mixture into chicken mixture until well combined.
- Serve on bread, crackers, or salad.
This looks incredible! Chicken salad is one of my favorite things and this twist on it sounds amazing!
I am *so* into this chicken salad! What a combination of flavors!
It’s been a very mild winter here in Chicago too. My little one keeps praying for snow since he wants to go sledding…lol. But anyways, your blt chicken salad looks delish and perfect to enjoy in this weather!
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Such a great idea! Cannot wait to try this out! Never added bacon to my chicken salad before!
I wish it felt like spring already! I also wish I had one of these for dinner today. 🙂
YUM, that sounds awesome, I want one of those sandwiches right now!
Yum! This looks SO good! I can almost taste the farm fresh tomatoes…soon right? 😉 This looks delicious!
Very tasty & simple to make. Will definitely make again!
This recipe looks amazing! But what I would really like to see is the nutrition values on recipes. Just food for thought. Thanks for looking at my suggestion.
Agreed!!
I would like to know the nutritional value also please.
I love the look of this recipe.
I am in Australia Can someone tell me what half and half is please?
Thanks
Half milk, half cream
It’s 10% cream
Bonjour, j’aimerais essayer cette recette. est-ce que vous pouvez me dire c’est pourquoi le OU par qu’elle ingrédient ont peut remplacer?
(2 cuillères à soupe de lait moitié-moitié OU ?)
Merci à l’avance!
How well does this recipe do making in advance? Like if I were to make it today for lunch or dinner tomorrow? TIA!
What is arugula? I never heard of it.
It is a kind of lettuce. You can find it in packages in the fresh vegetable section of your grocery store.
How many calories?
Is this good to make now but eat later??
Yes, it keeps in the fridge for a few days.
Would spinach work as a sub for arugula?
My 14 year son said this was the best thing that has ever passed his lips! We all loved it. Some of the family liked it with pretzels.
Loved this chicken salad!! My bf and I devoured these. Thank you for the delicious recipe!! ????
Can you substitute shredded chicken and regular lettuce?
Yes, absolutely!