Looking for a quick, crowd-pleasing meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor? This BLT Crispy Chicken Salad is the perfect mash-up of comfort and freshness. Make my Buttermilk Maple Dressing and drizzle it over crunchy lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon, and the ultimate time-saver: golden chicken nuggets. It’s a no-fuss, flavor-packed twist on the classic BLT that comes together in minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights, easy lunches, or whenever you need a satisfying bite without the hassle.
Serve with a batch of my Irish Soda Bread Rolls if you have a little more time and want an easy freshly baked item with the salad.
Serve this salad with a soup which pairs well, like my Apple Bacon Pumpkin Soup recipe. Make your own crispy chicken with my Crispy Cajun Chicken Sandwich. Enjoy more salads with my Buffalo Chicken Salad and Greek Caesar Salad recipes.
Ingredients
Find below the list of ingredients for my BLT Crispy Chicken Salad recipe.
- Greek Yogurt
- Buttermilk
- Maple Syrup
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Olive Oil
- Fresh Dill
- Salt
- Green Leaf Lettuce
- Bell Pepper
- Red Onion
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Mandarine Orange
- Chicken Nuggets
- Crumbled Bacon
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make the Salad
Start the salad cooking the chicken nuggets as per the directions on the box. If not using precooked crumbled bacon, you will want to cook about 4 slices of bacon and then chop them up.
- Make the dressing by combining in a bowl, the Greek yogurt, Buttermilk, Maple Syrup, Vinegar, Olive Oil, Salt, and chopped fresh Dill. Whisk ingredients until smooth.
- Divide the chopped lettuce between two serving bowls. Top them with the tomatoes, bell pepper and mandarin slices, and onion, divided evenly between the two salads.
Cut the cooked chicken nuggets in bite-sized pieces. Place the pieces on both salad. Sprinkled the cooked bacon bits on top of the salad. Drizzle with your desired amount of the Buttermilk Maple dressing and serve.
Substitutions
Make this salad your own by adding or removing certain elements.
- Lettuce - Swap out the green leaf for spinach, arugula, romaine or any blend.
- Veggies - Feel free to use any veggies you have or prefer in salads.
- Vegetarian - Replace the nuggets and bacon with a vegetarian option.
Storage
Store any leftover BLT Crispy Chicken Salad by separating the components to keep everything fresh. Place the salad greens, fresh ingredients, and bacon in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Keep the chicken nuggets in a separate container to maintain their crispiness, and reheat them in the oven or air fryer before serving. Add dressing just before eating to prevent the salad from becoming soggy. For best results, assemble fresh portions as needed.
Recipe
BLT Crispy Chicken Salad
Ingredients
Buttermilk Dressing
- ½ cup Greek Yogurt
- ¼ cup Buttermilk
- ¼ cup Maple Syrup
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Dill finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups Green Leaf Lettuce chopped
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 2 pieces Mandarin Oranges peeled and segmented
- 1 large Bell Pepper cored and cubed
- ¼ cup Red Onion finely sliced
- 10 pieces Chicken Nuggets cooked as per the package
- 4 slices Cooked Bacon chopped (½ cup)
Instructions
- Start the salad cooking the chicken nuggets as per the directions on the box. If not using precooked crumbled bacon, you will want to cook about 4 slices of bacon and then chop them up.10 pieces Chicken Nuggets, 4 slices Cooked Bacon
- Make the dressing by combining in a bowl, the Greek yogurt, Buttermilk, Maple Syrup, Vinegar, Olive Oil, Salt, and chopped fresh Dill. Whisk ingredients until smooth.½ cup Greek Yogurt, ¼ cup Buttermilk, ¼ cup Maple Syrup, 1 tablespoon Olive Oil, ½ tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar, 2 tablespoon Fresh Dill, ½ teaspoon Salt
- Divide the chopped lettuce between two serving bowls. Top them with the tomatoes, bell pepper and mandarin slices, and onion, divided evenly between the two salads.4 cups Green Leaf Lettuce, 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, 2 pieces Mandarin Oranges, 1 large Bell Pepper, ¼ cup Red Onion
- Cut the cooked chicken nuggets in bite-sized pieces. Place the pieces on both salad. Sprinkled the cooked bacon bits on top of the salad. Drizzle with your desired amount of the Buttermilk Maple dressing and serve.
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