Description
Looking for a refreshing and nutritious meal? The Best Honey Mustard Chicken Salad is your answer! This vibrant dish features tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a delightful honey mustard dressing that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal option for busy weekdays, light lunches, or casual gatherings. With its healthy ingredients like avocado and lean protein, everyone will love this flavorful salad that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 large avocado
- 1/4 cup chopped Turkey bacon
- Grape tomatoes
- Corn kernels
- Red onion
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, whole grain mustard, dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and salt to create the dressing.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let cool before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, corn kernels, Turkey bacon, red onion, and sliced avocado. Add sliced chicken on top.
- Drizzle with honey mustard dressing and toss gently until everything is coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg