Description
Indulge in our vibrant Honey Mustard Chicken Salad, a delightful blend of juicy grilled chicken, crunchy almonds, and sweet blueberries, all harmoniously topped with a creamy homemade honey mustard dressing. This salad is the perfect choice for lunch, dinner, or summer gatherings, offering a refreshing and satisfying meal that can be customized to your taste. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with grilled vegetables or quinoa, this dish is not only flavorful but also packed with health benefits. In just under an hour, you can prepare this nutritious and impressive salad that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 – 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2–3 tablespoons honey
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup crumbled bacon
- 1½ cups blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by mixing Greek yogurt, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a mason jar. Shake well and set aside.
- Marinate the chicken in soy sauce, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 160°F). Let rest before slicing.
- In bowls, layer chopped romaine lettuce with sliced chicken, crumbled bacon, almonds, blueberries, and gorgonzola cheese. Drizzle with dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 105mg