Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Recipe
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Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Recipe
Description
The Honey Mustard Chicken Salad assembles pre-cooked breaded chicken strips sliced over a bed of mixed greens alongside fresh fruit elements including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, grapes, and creamy avocado slices. Toasted almonds add crunch and nuttiness to the salad. These diverse ingredients create bright, fresh flavor contrasts and a mix of textures, from tender chicken to juicy berries.
The honey mustard dressing combines honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, and a pinch of black pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Blended or whisked until smooth, the dressing provides a balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes that complements the salad ingredients without overpowering them. The dressing can be adjusted to be creamy or lighter by omitting the mayonnaise or yogurt.
This salad serves well as a light meal or lunch option, offering protein, produce, and nuts in one bowl. It works well as a standalone dish or paired with crusty bread for added heartiness.
Ingredients
- 2 breaded chicken strips Tyson® Lightly Breaded Strips
- 3 cup mixed greens
- 1/4 cup strawberries sliced
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup raspberry
- 1/2 cup grapes
- 1/2 avocado ripe, sliced
- 1/3 cups almonds toasted
Honey Mustard Dressing
- 6 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise or plain greek yogurt (optional)
- pinch black pepper
- pinch garlic powder
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Cook chicken strips according to package's directions. Let cool for 5 minutes then cut into strips.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, add the greens, place the chicken, berries, grapes, avocado and almonds on top.
- To make the dressing, in a food processor or blender, combine all of the ingredients (for a non-creamy version, omit the mayo or yogurt). Pulse or blend until smooth, about 1 minute (note: you can whisk vigorously too). Pour desired amount over the salad, toss and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1large salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1127 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1127kcal | 56% |
| Carbohydrates | 147g | 49% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1037mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 1308mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 125g | 250% |
| Vitamin A | 1365IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 70.8mg | 79% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4.8mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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