Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

Elevate your lunch or dinner game with this vibrant and flavorful Honey Mustard Chicken Salad, a perfect harmony of tender, seared chicken breasts atop a colorful bed of fresh mixed greens. Bursting with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and the zesty bite of red onion, this salad is as nutritious as it is satisfying. The star of the dish is the homemade honey mustard dressing, a tangy-sweet blend of honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and garlic that ties everything together beautifully. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this recipe is a powerhouse of flavor, perfect for healthy meal planning or impressing guests at your next gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 6 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Cucumber, sliced
• 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Avocado, diced
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt for dressing
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper for dressing
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil for dressing

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 3

Prepare the honey mustard dressing by whisking together 3 tablespoons of honey, 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, 0.25 teaspoon of salt, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, and 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine 6 cups of mixed salad greens, 1.5 cups of halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup of sliced cucumber, 0.5 cup of thinly sliced red onion, and 1 diced avocado.

Step 5

Add the sliced chicken on top of the salad.

Step 6

Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Honey Mustard Chicken Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1503.5 grams (1503.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1927

Total Fat 120.40g	154%
Saturated Fat 18.40g	92%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 296mg	99%
Sodium 3987mg	173%
Total Carbohydrate 100.90g	37%
Dietary Fiber 18.90g	68%
Total Sugars 68.20g
Protein 119.80g	240%

Vitamin D 4IU	18%
Calcium 244mg	19%
Iron 9mg	47%
Potassium 3337mg	71%

*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: 55.1%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 20.5%