Honey Dijon Chicken Salad

Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant Honey Dijon Chicken Salad—a perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors. Tender shredded chicken is paired with crunchy celery, a hint of red onion, and a luscious homemade dressing made from Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and a splash of fresh lemon juice. Chopped parsley adds a burst of freshness, while perfectly balanced seasoning brings everything together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a topping for crisp greens. Whether you’re meal-prepping or whipping up a quick meal, this chicken salad is sure to become a new favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups (shredded or chopped) Cooked chicken breast
• 2 stalks (diced) Celery
• 0.25 cup (finely diced) Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1.5 tablespoons Honey
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon (freshly squeezed) Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and shredded or chopped chicken breast, diced celery, and finely diced red onion. Set aside.

Step 2

In a separate smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, freshly chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Pour the honey Dijon dressing over the chicken mixture and gently mix until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if desired.

Step 5

Chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve the salad as a filling for sandwiches or wraps, or enjoy over a bed of fresh greens for a light and refreshing meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	631.7 grams (631.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1249

Total Fat 62.20g	80%
Saturated Fat 7.70g	39%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 348mg	116%
Sodium 2320mg	101%
Total Carbohydrate 46.40g	17%
Dietary Fiber 1.50g	5%
Total Sugars 29.90g
Protein 116.00g	232%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 112mg	9%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 283mg	6%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.3%

Protein: 38.4%

Carbs: 15.3%