Honey Mustard Chicken Salad
This Honey Mustard Chicken Salad combines tender grilled chicken, fresh greens, and a sweet and tangy dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or dinner, it is both nutritious and delicious.
Equipment
- 1 grill or grill pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 cutting board
- 1 salad plates
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 breasts chicken About 1 pound.
- 6 cups mixed salad greens Such as spinach, arugula, and romaine.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved.
- 1 medium cucumber Diced.
- ½ cup red onion Thinly sliced.
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley Optional, for garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken from the grill and allow it to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the honey mustard dressing. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Slice the grilled chicken into strips and add it to the salad mixture.
- Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
- If desired, garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately on salad plates.
Notes
Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite ingredients such as avocado, nuts, or cheese. The honey mustard dressing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. For a vegetarian option, you can replace the chicken with grilled tofu or chickpeas.