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Best Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

A delicious and healthy salad featuring tender chicken, crisp greens, and a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
Salad Greens
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens such as romaine, spinach, and arugula
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
Honey Mustard Dressing
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Cook the chicken breast on a grill or skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
  2. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then shred or dice it.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  2. Add the cooked chicken on top.
  3. Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Divide the salad into bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables or nuts for extra flavor and crunch.

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