Description
This Grilled Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a delicious and healthy meal that’s perfect for summer. Tender grilled chicken is served on a bed of mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, avocado, and a flavorful honey mustard dressing.
Ingredients
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For the salad:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar or crumbled feta cheese (optional)
For the honey mustard dressing:
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prepare the salad: While the chicken rests, arrange the greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and cheese (if using) in a large bowl or on a platter.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the salad: Top the salad with sliced grilled chicken and drizzle with honey mustard dressing. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This salad can easily be prepped ahead—store the components separately and assemble just before serving.
- You can swap in grilled shrimp or tofu for a variation.
- Add nuts or seeds for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad with dressing
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
