Best Chicken Blt Salad With Buttermilk Dressing Recipes

BLT CHICKEN SALAD

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Featuring all the fun fixings for a BLT chicken sandwich, this salad is so lovable. I can prep the ingredients ahead of time and just throw it together at the last minute. Barbecue sauce in the dressing gives it unexpected flavor. Even picky eaters love my chicken salads. -Cindy Moore, Mooresville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 to 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 cups torn salad greens
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Place salad greens in a large bowl. Sprinkle with tomatoes, chicken and bacon; garnish with eggs. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

BUTTERMILK-HERB VINAIGRETTE

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Use this delicious buttermilk-herb vinaigrette to dress your salad -- the recipe has been adapted from "Martha Stewart's Cooking School."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

Yield Makes 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives, tarragon, or dill
1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme, oregano, or marjoram

Steps:

Whisk together buttermilk, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl to combine. Slowly whisk in oil and herbs.

BLT SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING

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A favorite sandwich is updated as a main-course salad, with a tangy buttermilk dressing standing in for the mayonnaise spread.

Yield serves 4 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 slices bacon (8 ounces)
1/2 baguette (8 ounces), sliced into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
1 scallion, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 pound romaine hearts, coarsely chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange bacon in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment or waxed paper. Bake until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Cool, then crumble into large pieces.
Meanwhile, make croutons: Toss baguette cubes with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet (or divide among two smaller ones). Bake until golden brown, rotating sheets and tossing croutons halfway through, 15 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, and scallions; season with salt and pepper. Add romaine, tomatoes, and croutons; toss to coat with dressing. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.
Adding buttermilk is a good way to thicken dressings without a lot of oil. If you don't have buttermilk on hand, make your own: Mix one-third cup milk with one teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice or white vinegar, and let sit for 15 minutes before using.