Description
A fresh and flavorful honey mustard chicken salad featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a sweet-tangy homemade dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (grilled or roasted), sliced or shredded
- 4 cups mixed greens or lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the cooked chicken by slicing or shredding it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and shredded carrots.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice or vinegar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- Add the chicken to the salad mixture.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately while fresh and crisp.
Notes
- Use grilled or roasted chicken for the best flavor.
- Keep dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness.
- Add avocado, nuts, or seeds for extra texture.
- Include feta or goat cheese for added richness.
- For a sweeter twist, add apple slices or dried cranberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
