Grilled Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
This grilled chicken salad with honey mustard dressing is fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. Juicy grilled chicken pairs perfectly with crisp veggies and a creamy sweet-tangy dressing, making it a healthy and delicious meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- * 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- * 6 cups mixed greens romaine, spinach, or spring mix
- * 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- * 1 cucumber sliced
- * ½ red onion thinly sliced
- * 1 avocado sliced
- * 2 tablespoons olive oil
- * 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- * 1 teaspoon paprika
- * ½ teaspoon salt
- * ½ teaspoon black pepper
- * ¼ cup mayonnaise
- * 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- * 2 tablespoons honey
- * 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- * 1 tablespoon olive oil
- * Salt and pepper to taste
- * Optional: lemon juice shredded cheese, croutons, nuts, or seeds
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Pat chicken dry and season with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Lightly oil the grill grates and place chicken on the grill.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- In a large bowl, combine greens, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and avocado.
- Add sliced chicken on top.
- Drizzle with honey mustard dressing or toss lightly.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overcook chicken to keep it juicy.
- Let chicken rest before slicing for better flavor.
- Adjust dressing thickness with a little water or vinegar.
- Start with a small amount of dressing and add more as needed.