Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with Avocado
Indulge in a delightful Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with Avocado, featuring a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This salad is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, offering a satisfying meal that even picky eaters will enjoy. With tender chicken, creamy avocado, and a zesty honey mustard dressing, this dish is both nourishing and easy to prepare. You can whip it up in just 25 minutes, making it an excellent choice for meal prep or quick lunches throughout the week. Whether it’s a casual dinner or a packed lunch, this salad is bound to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken fillet (breast or skinless boneless thighs)
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup tomatoes (grape or cherry)
- 1/4 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 red onion
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by mixing honey, Dijon mustard, ground mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and salt in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken with about one-third of the dressing for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook bacon until crispy; set aside. In the same pan, cook marinated chicken until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble the salad by layering romaine lettuce with tomatoes, avocado, corn, red onion, crispy bacon, and chicken. Drizzle remaining dressing on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (320g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg