Chicken Salad with Bacon

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Elevate your lunch game with this irresistible Chicken Salad with Bacon recipe! Featuring tender, diced chicken breast paired with crispy bacon crumbles, crunchy celery, and zesty red onion, this dish strikes the perfect balance of textures and flavors. A tangy homemade dressing made with creamy mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice ties everything together, while fragrant parsley adds a pop of freshness. Whether served on crisp romaine lettuce leaves, as a sandwich filling, or alongside crackers, this quick and easy salad is a versatile delight ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for meal prep or light entertaining, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful masterpiece the whole family will love.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
• 6 slices Bacon
• 2 stalks Celery
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 Romaine lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
• 4 slices/pieces Bread or crackers (optional, for serving)

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.

2. While the bacon cooks, dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

3. Finely chop the celery stalks, red onion, and parsley. Combine them in a large mixing bowl.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth. Add salt and black pepper to the dressing and mix well.

5. Add the diced chicken, crumbled bacon, and chopped vegetables to the large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and stir until evenly coated.

6. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary. If desired, add more lemon juice for tanginess or mayonnaise for a creamier consistency.

7. Serve the chicken salad on romaine lettuce leaves, as a sandwich filling, or with bread or crackers on the side.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (315.1g)

Calories		566
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		33.4 g	43%
	Saturated Fat	6.6 g	33%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		129 mg	43%
Sodium		918 mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate		17.6 g	6%
	Dietary Fiber	3.2 g	11%
	Total Sugars	2.8 g
Protein		46.9 g	94%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		86 mg	7%
Iron		3.8 mg	21%
Potassium		614 mg	13%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1197 cal (53.7%%)

Protein: 749 cal (33.6%%)

Carbs: 282 cal (12.7%%)