Chicken BLT Salad with Paleo Mayo Dressing

Chicken BLT Salad with Paleo Mayo Dressing

adapted from allrecipes

Ingredients for salad:

4 boneless chicken breasts

2 T coconut oil

1/2 pound bacon

1/2 cup Paleo mayonnaise

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil

1 pound romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces

1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered

Directions:

1. Brown chicken in oil in a large skillet over medium heat, set aside to cool.


2. Place bacon in same skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings.


3. In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved bacon drippings, mayonnaise, vinegar and basil and let dressing stand, covered, at room temperature.


4. In a large bowl mix together the romaine, tomatoes, bacon and croutons.   Slice the cooked chicken and divide evenly into 4 portions.  Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.