Description
A refreshing and healthy Grilled Chicken Salad featuring tender grilled chicken breasts served over a bed of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and shredded carrots, all tossed in a flavorful honey mustard dressing. Perfect for a quick, nutritious lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Salad
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, spinach, arugula, etc.)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
For the Honey Mustard Dressing
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat to ensure the chicken cooks evenly and gets beautiful grill marks.
- Prepare the Chicken: Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side until the chicken is fully cooked through and the juices run clear.
- Rest and Slice: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, then slice thinly for serving.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and shredded carrots.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- Toss the Salad: Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Add Chicken and Cheese: Top the dressed salad with the sliced grilled chicken and sprinkle crumbled feta or goat cheese, if using.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and textures at their best.
Notes
- Allowing the grilled chicken to rest before slicing ensures it remains juicy and tender.
- Feel free to substitute feta or goat cheese with your preferred cheese or omit it for a dairy-free option.
- The honey mustard dressing can be prepared in advance and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Use a grill pan if an outdoor grill is not available for similar results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
