Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with Avocado
If you’re on the hunt for a salad that bursts with flavor and is as delightful to eat as it is to look at, this Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with Avocado is the perfect choice. Packed with tender chicken, creamy avocado, and a tangy honey mustard dressing, it offers a satisfying blend of textures and tastes in every bite. This dish is not only quick to make—ready in just 25 minutes—but also versatile enough to serve as a main course or a side at gatherings. With its fresh ingredients and vibrant colors, this salad will impress family and friends alike, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or leisurely weekend meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken fillet
- 1 head romaine lettuce, sliced 1-2 inches wide
- 1 avocado
- 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
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, sliced
- 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 mixing honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and salt in a small bowl.
- Marinate chicken fillets in one-third of the dressing for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook bacon until crispy in a skillet; remove and use the same skillet to cook marinated chicken until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, layer romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, corn kernels, red onion, chopped bacon, and cooked chicken.
- Drizzle with remaining dressing and top with goat cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg