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Grilled Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A vibrant and healthy Grilled Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing, perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Tender grilled chicken breasts are served over a bed of fresh mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and shredded carrots, all topped with a tangy and sweet honey mustard dressing. Optionally, add crumbled feta or shredded cheddar cheese for extra flavor. This gluten-free recipe is easy to prepare, nutritious, and bursting with fresh flavors.

Ingredients

Salad:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta or shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Honey Mustard Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill: Heat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat to ensure it is hot enough to cook the chicken evenly.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper for balanced flavor.
  3. Grill the chicken: Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is cooked through. This ensures the chicken is juicy and safely cooked.
  4. Rest and slice chicken: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes to retain its juices, then slice thinly.
  5. Make the honey mustard dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
  6. Assemble the salad: On a large platter or in a bowl, arrange the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, thinly sliced red onion, avocado slices, shredded carrots, and cheese if using.
  7. Top with chicken and dress: Place the sliced grilled chicken on top of the salad and drizzle generously with the honey mustard dressing just before serving to maintain freshness and flavor.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in half of the honey mustard dressing for 30 minutes before grilling.
  • This salad can easily be customized by substituting grilled shrimp or tofu in place of the chicken for variety or dietary preferences.
  • Using fresh, ripe avocado adds creaminess and healthy fats to the salad.
  • If preferred, the cheese can be omitted to keep the salad dairy-free.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/grilled-chicken-salad-with-honey-mustard-dressing-recipe-2/