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Homemade honey mustard chicken salad recipe in a white bowl with grilled chicken, greens, avocado, and honey mustard dressing on a white kitchen counter.

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Recipe

A fresh, protein-packed chicken salad with sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing. Quick, healthy, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
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Course: Dinner, LUNCH, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Resting: 5 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed skillet or grill pan For even cooking and sear marks
  • 1 Sharp Chef’s Knife For slicing chicken & vegetables
  • 1 Large salad bowl Room to toss ingredients evenly
  • 1 Meat thermometer Ensures chicken cooks to 165°F
  • 1 Whisk or small jar with lid To make dressing
  • 1 Cutting board One for chicken, one for veggies
  • 1 Salad spinner (optional) For drying greens

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts (~1.5 lbs) Grilled, baked, or rotisserie
  • 6 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, arugula) Base of the salad
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1 medium cucumber Diced
  • 1 whole avocado Sliced
  • ¼ whole red onion Thinly sliced, soak if too strong
  • ½ cup shredded carrots Adds crunch & sweetness

Honey Mustard Dressing

  • ⅓ cup Dijon mustard Dressing base
  • 3 tablespoon honey For sweetness
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar For tang
  • ¼ cup olive oil For emulsifying dressing
  • 1 clove garlic Minced
  • to taste salt & black pepper For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard (optional) Adds texture & extra tang

Instructions

  • Season chicken breasts with salt & pepper, cook 6–7 minutes per side until 165°F, rest 5 minutes, then slice.
  • In a bowl, whisk mustard and honey, add vinegar & garlic, slowly whisk in oil, season to taste.
  • In large bowl, add greens, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, onion, avocado, and sliced chicken.
  • Drizzle dressing, toss gently, taste & adjust, serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 420g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 950mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 4500IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2.3mg