Description
Honey Mustard Chicken Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and satisfying dish combining tender cooked chicken breast, crisp mixed greens, smoky turkey bacon, and a tangy natural honey mustard dressing. Ideal for quick lunches, light dinners, or picnics, this easy-to-make salad balances sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors with a variety of fresh textures.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 4 cups fresh mixed greens
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Natural Honey Mustard Dressing
- 3 tablespoons natural honey mustard dressing (made with natural honey and mustard)
- 1 tablespoon natural honey
- 1 tablespoon mustard (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Start with cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped into bite-sized pieces to allow the dressing to coat every morsel beautifully.
- Crisp your greens and veggies: Wash and dry fresh mixed greens thoroughly. Slice cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice red onions for crisp, fresh bites throughout the salad.
- Cook the smoked turkey bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then chop into small pieces for easy mixing and a smoky crunch.
- Make the natural honey mustard dressing: Whisk together natural honey, mustard, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper to create a tangy and sweet dressing that brings the salad together.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the greens, chicken, turkey bacon, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Drizzle with the honey mustard dressing and toss gently until everything is coated evenly.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top to add color and a bright herbal note. Serve immediately for the freshest taste experience.
Notes
- Use leftover cooked chicken to save time and add extra flavor from any marinades or seasonings.
- Dry your greens well to ensure the dressing sticks better and prevents sogginess.
- Toast nuts lightly if included for added aroma and crunch.
- Make dressing ahead and store in the fridge to deepen its flavor and save prep time.
- Toss salad just before serving to keep ingredients fresh and crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Honey mustard chicken salad, chicken salad, healthy salad, quick salad, lunch salad, gluten free salad
