Chicken BLT Salad

This Chicken BLT Salad combines the classic ingredients of a BLT in a salad form, along with some chicken and delicious avocado ranch lime dressing. It’s high in protein, fiber, and great for meal prep!

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a giant bowl of a chicken BLT salad with avocado lime ranch dressing

If you are looking for a way to change up your grilled chicken salads or meal prep salads, you’ve got to try this chicken BLT salad. Classic BLT sandwich components, with a delicious avocado lime ranch dressing. If you like my Southwest Avocado Chicken Salad, you’ll love this one, too!

Why You’ll Love This Chicken BLT Salad

  • You can use pre-cooked bacon and chicken (even rotisserie or canned), making this a super easy and fast salad to throw together.
  • It’s DELICIOUS – you can’t go wrong with a BLT or my lighter dupe of the Chick-fil-a avocado lime ranch dressing.
  • 49 grams of protein – truly a protein-packed meal!
  • 7 grams of fiber, thanks to all the veggies and the addition of some garbanzo beans.
  • There are layers of flavors and textures, making this an extremely satisfying salad.
  • It’s fantastic for meal prep, making the perfect salad in a jar!

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

For a full ingredient list with quantities, please check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

ingredients to make a chicken BLT salad
  • Chicken – I used chicken breasts in the recipe, but you can use whichever cut you prefer. You can also substitute any leftover grilled or roasted chicken, rotisserie chicken, etc.
  • Bacon – Use your favorite type, even turkey bacon is fine!
  • Lettuce – I use romaine, as I feel it’s a nutrient-dense option that’s reminiscent of a BLT, but you can use whatever greens you prefer.
  • Tomato – I used halved grape tomatoes, but you can use cherry tomatoes, diced roma tomatoes, etc.
  • Cucumber – Obviously not included in a typical BLT sandwich, but I love the texture and crispness that cucumbers add to salads.
  • Garbanzo Beans – adds another layer of texture, plus a fantastic boost of fiber and complex carbs!
  • Avocado Ranch Lime Dressing – My healthier, higher protein take on Chick-fil-a’s avocado ranch lime dressing pairs perfectly with this salad! Gives BLAT vibes.

How to Make a Chicken BLT Salad

For complete instructions, please check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

creamy avocado ranch lime dressing drizzled over tomatoes on a chicken BLT salad

It’s a simple salad – place your lettuce in the bottom of a large dinner bowl, then top with the remaining ingredients and dressing!

Tips and Variations

  • Sub your favorite protein – salmon is another personal favorite variation here!
  • Spice it up – add a drizzle of sriracha along with the dressing on top.
  • Use crunchy chickpeas for a crouton vibe.
a meal prepped jar of chicken blt salad with avocado ranch lime dressing

How to Meal Prep This Salad

I highly recommend meal prepping this salad in the form of a salad in a jar. Just like pictured above, pour the dressing in the bottom, then follow by firmer ingredients that will handle being stored in the dressing (like the chicken or chickpeas), followed by the bacon, other vegetables, and finally fill the rest with lettuce.

I like to use these 24 ounce glass jars for my salads in a jars!

If you prefer to use a different container, I also recommend these glass containers. Just package the dressing separately, like in these condiment containers.

a bite of chicken BLT salad on a golden fork

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a giant bowl of a chicken BLT salad with avocado lime ranch dressing

Chicken BLT Salad

This Chicken BLT Salad is like a BLT in salad form, plus some chicken and a delicious avocado ranch dressing. A great meal prep salad, too, that's high in protein and fiber!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 425kcal
Author: Lindsey

Ingredients

  • 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 4 ounces grilled chicken breast
  • 2 slices bacon cooked, chopped
  • ½ cup grape tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup cucumber chopped
  • ¼ cup garbanzo beans drained, rinsed
  • ¼ cup avocado lime ranch dressing

Instructions

  • Using a large rimmed plate or pasta bowl, fill the base with romaine. Top with all other ingredients, then drizzle with dressing and enjoy!
    2 cups romaine lettuce, 4 ounces grilled chicken breast, 2 slices bacon, 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, 1/2 cup cucumber, 1/4 cup garbanzo beans, 1/4 cup avocado lime ranch dressing

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1023mg | Potassium: 1086mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 8946IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 3mg

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