Honey Mustard Chicken Chopped Salad
Honey Mustard Chicken Chopped Salad is a deliciously vibrant dish that combines tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a sweet-tangy honey mustard dressing. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this salad is not only healthy but also customizable to suit your taste. With its colorful presentation and an explosion of flavors in every bite, this recipe will quickly become a favorite for gatherings or weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound)
- 6 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup honey mustard dressing (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Prepare the Dressing: While the chicken is cooking, whisk together ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar in a bowl.
- Chop Your Veggies: Once the chicken has rested, chop mixed greens into bite-sized pieces; slice cucumber; halve cherry tomatoes; and soak red onion in cold water to mellow flavor.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine chopped veggies and sliced chicken. Drizzle with honey mustard dressing.
- Toss It Up: Gently toss everything together until well combined and add more dressing if desired.
- Serve & Enjoy: Transfer to plates or serve family-style from the bowl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Customize by swapping out veggies based on what's in season or adding nuts for crunch. Make it healthier by using Greek yogurt in the dressing or adding more leafy greens.