SUMMER BLT ROTISSERIE CHICKEN SALAD

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This recipe has been created for RSC#10. One of my favorite things to eat in the summertime are salads. I hope you enjoy this relatively quick and easy salad which would be delicious with fresh homegrown vegetables.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slices bacon, each cut in half
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup red onion, very finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (9 ounce) bag romaine lettuce, torn into small pieces
3/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup carrot (shredded or thinly sliced)
2 cups rotisserie cooked chicken (skinless and shredded)
1/4 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped

Steps:

  • In saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat 5-6 minutes or until browned.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
  • Save 2 T bacon drippings from saucepan.
  • With a wire whisk, add balsamic vinegar, Dijon, maple syrup, oil, onions, garlic, salt and pepper to drippings in saucepan and heat to boiling over medium heat.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Place romaine in large salad bowl.
  • Add tomatoes and carrots.
  • Pour hot dressing over romaine, tossing lightly until coated.
  • Add chicken and toss until well mixed.
  • Crumble bacon and sprinkle over salad.
  • Sprinkle pecans over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.7, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 67.9, Sodium 484.5, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 7.9, Protein 22.3

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