Jul 14 2026

Chicken Bacon Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Cheddar, chicken, sautéed onions, bbq sauce

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Protein and Toppings

Dressings and Sauces

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Salad Base

    Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds.

  2. 2

    Combine the Salad Base

    In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Toss gently to mix.

Cooking the Protein

  1. 3

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess grease, then crumble into pieces.

  2. 4

    Sauté the Onions

    In the same skillet, add sliced onions and sauté in the remaining bacon fat over medium heat until they are soft and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 5

    Add Chicken

    Add cooked, diced chicken breast to the skillet with onions and mix well. Pour in the BBQ sauce and stir until everything is evenly coated and heated through.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 6

    Combine All Ingredients

    Add the BBQ chicken and onion mixture to the prepared salad base. Top with crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Chicken Bacon Salad!

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