Description
A fresh and vibrant Grilled Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing combining juicy, smoky grilled chicken breast with crisp mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and creamy avocado, drizzled with a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing. Perfect for a quick, nutritious meal that’s healthy, flavorful, and easily customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 boneless, skinless grilled chicken breasts
Salad Base
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
Honey Mustard Dressing
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Extras
- 2 tablespoons toasted almonds or pumpkin seeds
Seasoning
- Salt, to season chicken and salad
- Freshly ground black pepper, to season chicken and salad
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked with grill marks. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice thinly to retain juiciness.
- Prep the Salad Base: While the chicken cooks, wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the cucumbers and red onions, and cube the avocado. Combine all in a large salad bowl for a vibrant, crisp base.
- Make the Honey Mustard Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity if needed.
- Assemble the Salad: Place the sliced grilled chicken on top of the salad base. Drizzle generously with the honey mustard dressing and toss gently to combine flavors. Sprinkle optional toasted nuts or seeds on top for extra crunch.
Notes
- Marinate chicken briefly in lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil before grilling for additional flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for perfect doneness without drying out.
- Pat salad greens dry after washing to prevent sogginess.
- Make dressing fresh for best flavor compared to store-bought alternatives.
- Add nuts or seeds last to maintain their crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: grilled chicken salad, honey mustard dressing, healthy salad, quick salad recipe, summer salad, low carb salad, lean protein salad