Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

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Marinated grilled chicken sits atop a bed of crisp lettuce with cucumber, avocado, tomato, and sharp cheddar cheese in this Honey Mustard Chicken Salad recipe. The creamy, tangy homemade honey mustard dressing adds the perfect final touch. A quick & easy summer dinner!

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Marinate Time30

Total Time1 5

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: honey mustard chicken salad

Servings: salads

Calories: 651kcal

Author: Jill

Ingredients

Honey mustard chicken marinade

1 ½ pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless
3 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 Tablespoons honey
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon paprika
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

For the salad

4 cups iceberg lettuce shredded
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 large avocado sliced
1 English cucumber sliced
¼ small red onion thinly sliced
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
1 cup croutons

For the honey mustard dressing

¼ cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 ½ Tablespoons honey
1 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Tablespoons water as needed for consistency
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken and toss to coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and lightly caramelized. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth. Add a splash of water if needed to thin it slightly.
In a large serving bowl, combine romaine, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cheddar cheese, and croutons.
Top with sliced grilled chicken and avocado. Drizzle generously with honey mustard dressing and serve immediately.

Notes

If you plan on leftovers, dress each salad individually and store the dressing separately in the fridge. Once dressed, the honey mustard chicken salad should be consumed immediately.

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