Description
This Grilled Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Tender grilled chicken tops a bed of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and more, all tossed in a tangy honey mustard dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
For the salad:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups mixed greens (such as romaine, spinach, and arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
For the honey mustard dressing:
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Prepare the chicken: Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Grill for 5–6 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, arrange mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, red onion, and feta cheese if using.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle dressing over the salad, top with sliced grilled chicken, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute grilled shrimp or tofu for the chicken.
- Add nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- Serve with a slice of crusty bread for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
