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Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

Sweet and Savory Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Delight

This Honey Mustard Chicken Salad combines chicken, crisp romaine, and strawberries, creating a perfect light, high-protein meal for summer dining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs or boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Canola Oil or vegetable oil
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Whole Grain Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions or shallots
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons White Balsamic Vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
For the Salad
  • 4 slices Bacon or turkey bacon
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce or spinach, mixed greens
  • 1 cup Strawberries sliced or other berries
  • 1 unit Avocado or omit, try feta cheese
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels frozen corn works well

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Grill or cast iron skillet
  • separate pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together whole grain Dijon mustard, green onions, olive oil, honey, white balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in a resealable bag and pour the remaining dressing over them. Seal and massage to coat.
  3. Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat.
  4. Remove chicken from the bag, brush with canola oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill for about 10 minutes per side until cooked.
  5. In another pan, cook bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes, and drain on paper towels.
  6. In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine, grilled chicken, bacon, strawberries, avocado, and corn.
  7. Drizzle reserved dressing over salad, toss gently and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 32gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate the chicken for enhanced flavor; store leftover components separately to maintain texture.

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