Description
A fresh and satisfying honey mustard chicken salad featuring tender cooked chicken tossed in a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing, paired with crisp mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion for a perfectly balanced, nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (sliced or shredded)
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup cucumber (sliced)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cooked chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and sliced cucumber.
- Add the dressing: Drizzle the prepared honey mustard dressing over the salad ingredients evenly.
- Toss to combine: Gently toss the salad to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing without bruising the greens.
- Serve immediately: Plate the salad and enjoy fresh for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Add nuts or seeds such as walnuts or sunflower seeds for extra crunch and nutrition.
- Use grilled chicken instead of cooked chicken for a smoky, richer flavor.
- Store the honey mustard dressing separately if preparing the salad ahead of time to keep the greens crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
