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Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with Bacon

Elina James
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredded
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup cucumber, sliced
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta or blue cheese (optional)
  • For the Honey Mustard Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook chicken: Grill, bake, or pan-sear chicken until fully cooked and slice into strips.
  • Cook bacon: Fry bacon until crispy, then chop into small pieces.
  • Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Assemble salad: In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, red onion, and crumbled cheese if using.
  • Add protein and bacon: Top with sliced chicken and crispy bacon.
  • Dress salad: Drizzle with honey mustard dressing and toss gently to combine.
  • Serve immediately.