Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for Honey Mustard Chicken Salad:
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Salad:
- Mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula, etc.)
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Cucumber, sliced
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Avocado, sliced
For the Honey Mustard Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Cook the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the honey mustard dressing.
- Pour the honey mustard dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Top the salad with sliced chicken.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Honey Mustard Chicken Salad!
Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or add nuts and seeds for extra crunch. Enjoy your healthy and flavorful meal!