Description
This Grilled Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is vibrant, fresh, and bursting with flavor. Juicy seasoned chicken meets crisp veggies and a zesty-sweet dressing in every bite! #grilledchickensalad #honeymustarddressing #healthymeals
Ingredients
Scale
For the Grilled Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Salad:
- 2 cups mixed greens or sprouts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, thick-sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped chives or green onions
- Optional: roasted corn kernels, sunflower seeds
For the Honey Mustard Dressing:
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 6–8 minutes per side or until cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta, chives, and any optional toppings.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently. Top with sliced grilled chicken before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie or leftover grilled chicken for a shortcut.
- Swap feta with goat cheese or omit for dairy-free.
- Try it with avocado, bell peppers, or red onion for extra texture.
- Dressing keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days—shake before using!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg