Description
Transform your lunch with this vibrant Honey Mustard Chicken Salad. Tender chicken, coated in a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing, rests on a bed of fresh greens, making it a delightful choice for picnics or impressing guests. This easy-to-make salad combines freshness and flavor in every bite, ensuring it’s a staple you’ll return to time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine and spinach)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Nuts, seeds, or cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth.
- In a large bowl, toss mixed greens with half the dressing until evenly coated.
- Slice cooked chicken and place it over the dressed greens. Drizzle remaining dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg