What is a BLT cobb salad?

It’s like a cobb salad, but with BLT ingredients—bacon, lettuce, tomato—plus extras like grilled chicken, eggs, and creamy dressing. Our grilled chicken & bacon cucumber BLT salad recipe keeps it simpler but just as filling.

Can I put bacon in my salad?

Absolutely. Bacon adds salty crunch and pairs perfectly with creamy dressings like ranch or blue cheese. In this recipe, it’s a must-have.

How many calories in a BLT chicken salad wrap?

That depends on what you add, but most versions range between 400–600 calories per wrap. If you use this salad as a wrap filling, it stays light but satisfying.

How many calories are in a McDonald's grilled chicken and bacon salad?

Roughly 320–500 depending on dressing and toppings. Our homemade version is fresher and you control the ingredients.

Grilled Chicken & Bacon Cucumber BLT Salad

Name: Grilled Chicken & Bacon Cucumber BLT Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper, to taste; 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 4 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce; 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional); 1/2 cup ranch dressing; Freshly ground black pepper, for garnish

Description

A chilled BLT-inspired salad with grilled chicken, crispy bacon, cucumber, and creamy ranch. Fresh, flavorful, and ready in minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1 English cucumber, thinly sliced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

4 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce

1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

1/2 cup ranch dressing

Freshly ground black pepper, for garnish

Instructions

1. Rub chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill 5–6 minutes per side. Rest, then slice.

2. Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble.

3. In a bowl, mix lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion.

4. Add grilled chicken and bacon on top.

5. Drizzle with ranch dressing and toss gently.

6. Crack fresh black pepper on top. Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes.

Notes

Add croutons, avocado, or jalapeño for variety.

Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.

Wait to dress until serving if prepping ahead.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 380
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 540mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 19g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 23g
Cholesterol: 70mg

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