Description
Enjoy a refreshing and delicious Honey Mustard Chicken Salad that combines tender grilled chicken with a creamy homemade dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues, family dinners, or meal prep, this salad is both flavorful and nutritious.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 – 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2–3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese (optional)
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1.5 cups blueberries
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or cherries
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by mixing Greek yogurt, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a mason jar or bowl. Refrigerate.
- Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken over medium heat until cooked through (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Allow the chicken to rest for five minutes before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the salad by layering romaine lettuce, sliced chicken, cheese if using, almonds, blueberries, and dried fruit in bowls. Drizzle with dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg