This is a super yummy salad that is Whole30 Compliant, Paleo, Grain Free, Dairy Free, Gluten Free and all that other stuff BUT so stinkin’ good! I promise, you will be so very glad you gave it a try!
It’s easy, and really, REALLY tasty!
*I mean, come on, BACON?*
Not to mention, it’s paleo/whole30/grain free AND makes a great meal prep dish!
Chances are, you have everything on hand except, maybe, the basil …
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbs (give or take) fresh basil chopped
Boneless, skinless chicken breast (I used almost 2 lbs, 4 fat pieces)
Additional basil for topping salad
Mix together everything and let the chicken mix and mingle for a bit in the fridge. AND if you remember, set aside 2 tbs of marinade and set aside for later … I forgot. I had to make a small batch after the fact.
Grab some lettuce and chop it up. Add this to a large platter. *I prefer to buy my romaine lettuce at Costco because it is so much cheaper!* Yes there are quite a few other veggies in this picture BUT it’s the only one I have showing that 5 pack of romaine!
Slice or dice a tomato or two. Leave these on the cutting board. I like mine diced.
Cook up 2 slices of bacon for each chicken breast you have (I cheat, I always have the ready cooked bacon strips on hand so it’s NOT a big deal for me). Chop the bacon. Set bacon next to the tomato.
Cook chicken by preferred method. For me, it’s the grill. Of course. Allow to cool a little, and then cut up into bite size pieces.
Add chicken to the lettuce.
Add tomatoes to the chicken.
Top chicken with the bacon.
Drizzle the 2 tbs of reserve marinade over all. sprinkle with a little bit of extra basil.
Serve it up.
Personally, I don’t think 2 tbs is going to be enough so I would probably stick with my defective plan and make a small batch up after the fact.
The chicken was GOOD and flavorful. I wouldn’t recommend letting it marinade more than an hour … somehow I think it would just overtake the tenderness of the meat.
This was REAL good and Hubby wants me to make it again. Did I already say that? It really is! I had the leftover chicken served with some more salad stuff … yummmmm.
Looking forward to sharing with some of these GREAT Parties … go check them out!
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That sounds delicious! Pinned.
It is a pretty tasty salad! I hope you give it a try!
Who doesnt love a BLT salad, such great flavors!!
BLT ingredients make a great salad. I like the dressing and addition of chicken – this is a meal in itself. Thanks so much for sharing with Fiesta Friday.
Hope you give it a try, it’s delicious!
That looks wonderful! Oh, and totally irrelevant but I never noticed the cooked bacon at Costco. #Blondemoment. GOnna have to find that!
Oh yes, get the bacon!