Description
Enjoy a delightful Honey Mustard Chicken Salad packed with flavor and fresh ingredients! Try this recipe today for a healthy meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 – 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2–3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1.5 cups blueberries
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or cherries
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari or coconut aminos)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by combining the Greek yogurt, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a mason jar; shake or whisk until mixed. Refrigerate until ready.
- Marinate chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and zest, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill chicken over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of at least 160°F). Let rest before slicing.
- Assemble salads by dividing romaine among bowls and topping with chicken pieces, cheese, almonds, blueberries, cranberries, and dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of the salad (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added crunch and flavor variation, consider incorporating seasonal fruits like apples or pears. You can also swap out nuts based on personal preference.