Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with Avocado
If you’re in search of a vibrant and satisfying salad, this Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with Avocado is your answer! Perfect for busy weeknights or a light lunch, this dish combines tender chicken marinated in a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing, creamy avocado, and crunchy vegetables. It’s not just a meal; it’s a delightful experience bursting with flavors and textures. Quick to prepare and simple to customize according to your preferences, this salad is sure to become a staple in your weekly meal rotation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken fillet
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup tomatoes
- 1/4 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Make the dressing by whisking together honey, Dijon mustard, ground mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and salt in a bowl or jar. Set aside some for later.
- Marinate the chicken fillets in one-third of the dressing for 30 minutes.
- Cook the turkey bacon until crispy and set aside. In the same pan, cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked through and golden brown.
- Slice or cube the chicken and assemble your salad by layering romaine lettuce as the base followed by tomatoes, avocado slices, corn kernels, red onion, crispy bacon bits, and chicken. Drizzle with reserved dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg