Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with Avocado and Goat Cheese
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with Avocado and Goat Cheese. This vibrant salad features tender marinated chicken, creamy avocado, and a sweet-tangy honey mustard dressing that brings it all together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- 1 pound chicken fillet (breast or skinless boneless thighs)
- 1 head romaine lettuce, sliced 1-2 inches wide
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, sliced (grape or cherry kind)
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Goat cheese to garnish (optional)
- 1/4 cup croutons (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by combining honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and salt in a bowl; mix well.
- Marinate the chicken fillets with one-third of the dressing for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook crispy turkey bacon in a skillet; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Assemble your salad by layering romaine lettuce, tomatoes, avocado slices, corn kernels, red onion, chicken, bacon bits, and finish with remaining dressing and optional goat cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approx. 340g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg