Description
This Honey Mustard Chicken Salad is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy days. Featuring shredded chicken breast, smoked turkey bacon, and fresh mixed greens with a creamy plant-based honey mustard dressing, it offers a delicious balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with a variety of textures. Ready in under 20 minutes, this salad is satisfying enough for lunch or dinner and adaptable to suit different tastes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 3 slices smoked turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 2 cups mixed greens (kale, spinach, and romaine)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber slices
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
Honey Mustard Dressing (natural)
- 1/4 cup plant-based mayonnaise (natural)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 small pinch natural gelling agent
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken and bacon: Cook the chicken breast by poaching or grilling until tender, then shred it into bite-sized pieces. In a separate pan, cook the smoked turkey bacon until crisp, drain on paper towels, and chop into smaller pieces.
- Chop the fresh veggies: Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly. Slice cherry tomatoes in halves, peel and thinly slice the cucumber, and cut the red onion into thin rings or finely diced pieces as preferred.
- Whip up the honey mustard dressing (natural): In a small bowl, combine plant-based mayonnaise (natural), honey, Dijon mustard (natural), apple cider vinegar, natural gelling agent, salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously until smooth and creamy, adjusting the seasoning to taste.
- Toss everything together: In a large salad bowl, add shredded chicken, smoked turkey bacon, chopped vegetables, and mixed greens. Drizzle the honey mustard dressing (natural) over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve fresh and enjoy: Serve the salad immediately or chill for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld perfectly before enjoying.
Notes
- Use warm shredded chicken for better dressing absorption.
- Pat dry the greens thoroughly using a salad spinner to maintain crispness.
- Adjust the honey quantity in the dressing to suit your preferred sweetness.
- Chill the dressing to enhance flavor development before tossing.
- Serve the salad within a few hours for optimal texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Honey Mustard Chicken Salad, quick salad, chicken salad, healthy lunch, smoked turkey bacon salad, plant-based dressing
