Description
This Grilled Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a fresh, satisfying, flavor-packed meal perfect for sunny days or a quick weeknight dinner. Juicy spiced chicken, crunchy veggies, creamy feta, and a zingy-sweet honey mustard dressing come together in a vibrant bowl of pure goodness. Trust me, once you try it, you’ll be craving this salad on repeat! #GrilledChickenSalad #HoneyMustard #HealthyEats #SummerSalad #EasyLunchIdeas
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
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 for a few minutes, then slice.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta, chives, and any optional toppings like roasted corn or sunflower seeds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Top with sliced grilled chicken and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice rub for 30 minutes before grilling.
- This salad is great for meal prep—just store the dressing separately and add before eating.
- Try adding sliced avocado or boiled eggs for more richness and protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg