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honey mustard chicken salad

A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring tender chicken, crisp greens, and a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as spinach, arugula, and romaine
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced or shredded
Honey Mustard Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Grill or pan-sear the chicken breast until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side. Let it rest, then dice or shred.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, and cooked chicken. Drizzle with honey mustard dressing and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Divide the salad among plates and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to add other toppings like nuts, seeds, or cheese for extra flavor and texture.

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