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