Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken Salad (Printable Version)
Juicy chicken over crisp greens drizzled with a rich honey mustard dressing. Ready in 35 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ For the Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ For the Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing
04 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise
05 - 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
06 - 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
07 - 2 tbsp honey
08 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
09 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ For the Salad
11 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 1 cucumber, sliced
15 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
16 - 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
02 - Cook the chicken breasts for 6–7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice or dice.
03 - In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
04 - In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and avocado.
05 - Add the sliced chicken on top. Drizzle with the creamy honey mustard dressing and toss gently to coat.
06 - Sprinkle with roasted sunflower seeds, if using. Serve immediately.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- The dressing comes together in under two minutes and tastes like something you would pay sixteen dollars for at a bistro.
- It is endlessly adaptable, working with whatever greens and toppings you have lingering in your crisper drawer.
02 -
- Do not skip the chicken resting step, as slicing too early sends all those delicious juices running onto your cutting board instead of staying in the meat where they belong.
- Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad, and adjust the honey or mustard to your preference, as mustard brands vary wildly in intensity.
03 -
- Swap the mayonnaise entirely for Greek yogurt if you want a lighter version, but add an extra teaspoon of honey since yogurt lacks the natural sweetness that mayo contributes.
- Pounding the chicken to an even thickness before cooking is the single most important step for juicy, evenly cooked results throughout.