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Honey Mustard Chicken Chopped Salad


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  • Author: Maggie
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 3-4 servings
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A vibrant, refreshing chopped salad topped with savory honey mustard–glazed chicken, crisp butter lettuce, colorful vegetables, creamy blue cheese, and a homemade honey mustard vinaigrette.


Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs

½ tsp salt

½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

½ tsp smoked paprika

3 Tbsp honey

2 tsp apple cider vinegar

2 tsp Dijon mustard

For the Salad

8 cups chopped butter lettuce

3 radishes, diced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped

1 avocado, chopped

½ small red onion, chopped

2 oz crumbled blue cheese

Sprinkle of sliced green onions

For the Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

2 Tbsp honey

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

2 garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven broiler on high, place rack 6 inches from heat, line baking sheet with foil.
  2. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, smoked paprika.
  3. Broil chicken for 7 minutes, flip, broil another 7 minutes.
  4. Whisk honey, vinegar, and mustard; brush glaze over chicken and broil 2 minutes each side more.
  5. Remove chicken, let cool slightly, cut into 1-inch pieces.
  6. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, radishes, tomatoes, avocado, onion, blue cheese, green onions, and chicken; season lettuce with salt and pepper.
  7. Drizzle honey mustard vinaigrette over salad and toss gently to coat evenly; serve immediately.
  8. To make vinaigrette, whisk vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper; slowly whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Store refrigerated up to one week.

Notes

  • Substitute chicken with grilled shrimp or crispy tofu for variation.
  • Swap blue cheese with feta or goat cheese for milder flavor.
  • Add toasted nuts like almonds or pecans for crunch.
  • Use romaine or mixed baby greens instead of butter lettuce.
  • Add jalapeño or hot sauce to vinaigrette for spice.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Broil and toss
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup salad with chicken and dressing
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg