Smoky Chicken BLT Salad

Quick Chicken BLT Salad Recipe for One

This quick chicken BLT salad recipe is perfect for a single serving and packed with flavor. The chicken is coated in smoked paprika before being pan-fried, then served with a tangy mustard and garlic yoghurt dressing. And of course, this wouldn’t be a BLT salad without some crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy cherry tomatoes.

Ingredients

2 rindless bacon slices (130g)
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 chicken tenderloins (225g)
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons water
2 tablespoons Greek-style yoghurt
1 small clove garlic, crushed
1 baby cos (romaine) lettuce, trimmed, leaves separated
1 shallot (25g), sliced finely
4 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Method

Cook the bacon in a medium frying pan over medium heat for 3 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towel, then tear into large pieces.
Combine the paprika, oil, and chicken in a small bowl. Season.
Add the chicken to the same pan; cook for 2 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Let it cool slightly, then shred the chicken coarsely.
Stir the mustard, juice, water, yoghurt, and garlic in a small bowl.
Layer the lettuce, shallot, tomato, chicken, and bacon in a shallow bowl. Drizzle with the yoghurt dressing and sprinkle with parsley.

Can I Prepare the Chicken BLT Salad in Advance?

The yoghurt dressing for the chicken salad can be prepared several hours ahead of time. Store it, covered, in the fridge. Assemble the chicken salad just before eating to ensure the ingredients stay fresh and crisp.

Chicken Salad Ingredient Swaps

You can use basil instead of parsley leaves if you prefer. Shallots are a small, milder-tasting member of the onion family. Their size makes them ideal for solo dinners, and they can store for months if kept in a basket at room temperature. However, you could also use a green onion.

We like to use grape and cherry tomatoes in this salad, but you can use whichever kind you have on hand. If you’re looking for recipes that showcase tomatoes, there are plenty to explore.

More Chicken Salad Recipes

Chicken salad is a versatile option for a substantial meal. This protein can complement a variety of flavors, whether you’re after a classic Caesar salad, a summery chicken and mango salad, or the Mediterranean flavors of burghul and pomegranate. There are plenty of chicken salad recipes to choose from.

For even more options, check out our collection of Caesar salad recipes and these rice salads.