Description
A delightful and healthy Honey Mustard Chicken Salad recipe that combines tender chicken with a creamy honey mustard dressing and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (such as spinach, arugula, and romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
- Add the cooked chicken to the bowl and stir until the chicken is evenly coated with the honey mustard dressing.
- In a separate large serving bowl, place the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Top the salad with the honey mustard chicken mixture. If desired, sprinkle with chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch.
- Toss gently to combine just before serving, ensuring the dressing is evenly distributed.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise.
- Add sliced avocado or crumbled feta cheese for extra flavor and creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg