Savory Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Recipe
This refreshing salad combines tender chicken with mixed greens and a tangy honey mustard dressing. It's perfect for a light meal or as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cucumber thinly sliced
- ¼ red onion paper-thin slices
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup walnuts toasted and coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and walnuts.
- Gently toss the ingredients together until well mixed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil until smooth.
- Add salt and pepper to taste to the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Garnish with extra walnuts and feta for presentation.
- Add a lemon wedge on the side for extra brightness.
Notes
Chill the salad for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.