BBLTA Chicken Salad

BBLTA Chicken Salad

Bacon, Basil, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado Chicken Salad . . . Whew! I’m out of breath just saying that.

How about BBLTA Chicken Salad for short?! You gotta love acronyms for recipes like this (or if you work for the government :0).

As a salad lover, I couldn’t resist the urge to convert the beloved BLT into a summertime salad. Of course, I had to add a few twists to this classic. Toss in little basil (yes, I add basil to practically everything when I grow it in the summer), avocado, grilled chicken, and balsamic vinaigrette. And my-oh-my, you’ve got a salad that’s pretty and delish.

BBLTA Chicken Salad

As a salad lover, I couldn’t resist the urge to convert the beloved BLT into a summertime salad. Of course, I had to add a few twists to this classic. Toss in little basil (yes, I add basil to practically everything when I grow it in the summer), avocado, grilled chicken, and balsamic vinaigrette. And my-oh-my, you’ve got a salad that’s pretty and delish.
Course Salad
Servings 4

Ingredients

Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • 2 tsp grainy mustard
  • 2 TBSP balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste

BBLTA Chicken Salad

  • 6 cups leaf lettuce or spring lettuce mix
  • 6 small tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 grilled boneless, skinless chicken breasts, season as desired and sliced
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
  • 20 basil leaves, rolled up and cut into thin strips

Instructions

  • To make the Balsamic Vinaigrette, whisk together grainy mustard and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Slowly add olive oil while continuing to whisk the mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • Arrange lettuce in a large bowl. Add tomato slices, grilled chicken, avocado slices, and bacon. Top salad with basil strips and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette.

About Juliet

Juliet lives in beautiful Colorado with her family. She is a writer and editor. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, gardening, spending time in the mountains, and reading all sorts of books.

9 comments on “BBLTA Chicken Salad

  1. If you served this at a party… and I was lucky enough to be there… you’d find me hidden away with it in one of your closets after you thought everyone had gone home! A masterpiece!

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