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Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

This Honey Mustard Chicken Salad is a fresh and flavorful salad loaded with juicy chicken, crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and homemade honey mustard dressing. Perfect for healthy recipes, meal prep, and easy lunches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Salad
  • 1 large romaine lettuce head chopped
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • ¼ red onion sliced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • Honey Mustard Dressing
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional Toppings
  • Croutons
  • Bacon bits
  • Shredded cheese
  • Sunflower seeds

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  3. Let chicken rest, then slice thinly.
  4. In a bowl, whisk Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  5. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, greens, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, avocado, and carrots.
  6. Top with sliced chicken.
  7. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently.
  8. Add optional toppings if desired.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Store dressing separately for meal prep freshness.
  • Rotisserie chicken works well as a shortcut.
  • Add extra honey for sweeter dressing.
  • Great for healthy food and healthy snacks meal prep.
  • Best served fresh.