Crispy Chicken Avocado Honey Mustard Salad
A vibrant and hearty salad featuring crispy chicken, fresh avocado, and a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 4 cups mixed greens (or lettuce of your choice)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Base: In a large bowl, toss together your mixed greens. Wash and dry your greens gently before adding them to the bowl.
- Add the Color: Sprinkle in those halved cherry tomatoes and diced avocado.
- Layer in the Goodness: Add the cooked chicken and crumbled bacon.
- Cheese, Please: Sprinkle your shredded cheese over the top.
- Whisk Up the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Drizzle and Toss: Pour your honey mustard dressing over the salad and gently toss everything.
- Serve It Up: Spoon the salad into individual bowls or serve family-style.
Notes
This salad is highly versatile; feel free to add other veggies or proteins based on what you have available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: salad, chicken, avocado, honey mustard, comfort food