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Chicken Chopped Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing: An Incredible Spring Meal


  • Author: Luna
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

– 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup cucumber, diced
– ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
– ½ cup corn (fresh or canned)
– ½ cup shredded carrots
– ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
– ½ cup shredded cheese (optional)


Instructions

Creating the Chicken Chopped Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a breeze when you follow these simple steps:

1. Cook the Chicken:
– Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat.
– Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
– Cook the chicken for 7-10 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Remove and allow to rest for a few minutes before slicing.

2. Prepare the Vegetables:
– While the chicken cooks, wash and chop the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, corn, shredded carrots, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.

3. Make the Dressing:
– In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until fully combined and smooth.

4. Assemble the Salad:
– In a large salad bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce.
– Top with the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, corn, shredded carrots, and red onion.
– Add the sliced chicken on top.

5. Dress the Salad:
– Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad just before serving.
– Toss gently to combine all the ingredients, ensuring an even coating of dressing.

6. Serve & Enjoy:
– Divide the salad among plates or serve it family-style in a large bowl.
– Enjoy this refreshing and delicious meal immediately!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Fat: 15g
  • Protein: 27g