Summer Blt Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Elevate your summer lunch game with this irresistible Summer BLT Rotisserie Chicken Salad, a vibrant twist on two crowd-pleasing classics. Featuring tender, shredded rotisserie chicken as the star, this salad is packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and the smoky crunch of thick-cut bacon. Tossed in a velvety homemade dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, and chives, every bite is a refreshing burst of flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, this hearty yet light meal is perfect for busy weeknights, outdoor picnics, or backyard barbecues. Optional croutons add extra crunch, making this dish a satisfying and wholesome way to enjoy summer's bounty.
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Ingredients
- 1 whole (about 3 pounds) rotisserie chicken
- 6 cups (chopped) romaine lettuce
- 2 cups (halved) cherry tomatoes
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 large (diced) avocado
- 0.25 cup (thinly sliced) red onion
- 0.33 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh chives
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup (optional) croutons
Directions
Step 1
Remove the skin from the rotisserie chicken and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Step 2
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (about 8-10 minutes). Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble into smaller pieces.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, sliced red onion, shredded chicken, and crumbled bacon.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, chopped chives, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to form the dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Step 6
If desired, top the salad with croutons for added crunch.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (720.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1059.1 |
| Total Fat 93.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 141.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1545.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 37.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.1g | |
| Protein 17.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 126.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1347.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories