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Honey Mustard Chopped Salad

chicken entrees· salad· Summertime Favorites
April 13, 2020

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Honey Mustard Chopped Salad – Chicken breast is marinated in a honey mustard vinaigrette, cooked, and then topped on a bed of chopped Romaine, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bacon, and avocado.

Chicken breast is marinated in a honey mustard vinaigrette, cooked, and then topped on a bed of chopped Romaine, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bacon, and avocado.

With spring comes tons of yummy produce. And because of that, I always get in a salad kick this time of year. I love all kinds of salad. There’s this Avocado Cucumber Salad that is refreshing yet hearty from all the chunks of avocado. Then there’s this Peach Caprese Salad that I fell in love with last summer.

Of course, I also love tons of traditional salads made with lettuce and tons of various toppings. It’s been a while since I shared one with you guys, the last one being this Southern Cobb Salad almost two years ago. Can you believe that?!

But wait no longer – today I have a great salad recipe that is simple yet satisfying. The ingredients are fresh and the flavors are familiar – nothing crazy about this salad.

Say hello to my Honey Mustard Chopped Salad!

Bowl of Honey Mustard Chopped Salad with sliced marinated chicken
Honey Mustard Chopped Salad topped with onions, bacon, cherry tomatoes and sliced chicken
Closeup of the Honey Mustard Chopped Salad

How is this salad made

This salad is super simple. It’s made with tons of produce so you can really embrace the fruits of spring. In this salad we have the following:

  • Romaine lettuce
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Avocado
  • Red Onion
  • Crispy bacon
  • Honey mustard chicken
  • Honey mustard dressing

I make sure to dice the lettuce, onion, and avocado so that it’s a true chopped salad. I like the cherry tomatoes halved so I didn’t dice those up.

Honey mustard chicken

This major flavor in this salad comes from the honey mustard chicken. It’s a marinated chicken breast that cooked in its own sauce to seal in the flavors. To make this marinade you simply mix two different kinds of mustard, honey, garlic, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar. Yup, that’s really all there is to it!

Half of the marinade is set aside to be used in the dressing. To make the dressing, we just add a couple tablespoons of water to the marinade and whisk it all together. That’s it!

Forkful of chicken, tomato and lettuce above a plate of Honey Mustard Chopped Salad

Tips & Tricks

  1. My favorite low-maintenance method of cooking bacon is in the oven. All you need to do is lay out the bacon strips on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and bake in a 400-degree oven for 20 minutes. No flipping required! Make sure to drain the bacon on paper towels to collect the excess grease.
  2. This recipes serves 4 individual salads, however you can easily make this salad in one large serving for a crowd. Simply add all the ingredients to a large bowl, chop the chicken into small pieces, and toss together with the dressing.
  3. To dice avocado easily, cut the avocado in half and scoop out the flesh of the avocado in one large piece. Flip the avocado so that the center is facing down. Dice the avocado.
Print Recipe

Honey Mustard Chopped Salad

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Marinating time:1 hr
Total Time1 hr 22 mins
Servings: 4 salads

Ingredients

For the marinade/dressing:
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
For the salad:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 raw chicken breasts
  • 8 ounces bacon cooked and diced
  • 6 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
  • 1½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 avocados diced
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Marinate the chicken:
  • Mix all the marinade ingredients together in a shallow dish. Pour half of the marinade into a separate bowl. Set aside. Add chicken breasts to the shallow dish and coat them in the marinade. Cover and place in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
Make the salad:
  • Once the chicken is marinated, add olive oil to a skillet and heat over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and add a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides of each breasts. Add to hot skillet and cook for 6 minutes and then flip. Cook until chicken temperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove from heat and let rest.
  • Split lettuce among 4 large plates. Top each salad with 1/4 of the bacon, tomatoes, onion, and avocado. Cut each chicken breast into slices. Add one breast to each salad.
  • Take remaining marinade and add two tablespoons of water. Add a pinch of ground black pepper. Whisk together. Pour dressing over each salad. Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Cafe Delites

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Honey Mustard Chopped Salad photo collage

More salad you’ll love:

Orchard Harvest Chicken Salad
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Southern Cobb Salad
A Southern take on a Cobb salad with fried chicken tenders, fresh strawberries, grapes, Granny Smith apples, candied pecans and crumbled goat cheese. Served with a homemade poppyseed dressing.
Avocado & Charred Corn Salad
 A made with leafy greens, diced avocado, charred corn, pickled red onions, diced cucumbers, shredded Monterrey Jack cheese, and chopped cilantro, tossed with a homemade cilantro ranch dressing.

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Comments

  1. Jamie says

    March 1, 2021 at 1:23 am

    That marinade is amazing and so flavorful! This is such a great salad if I want something filling and healthy. And you can’t go wrong with bacon and avocado. Delicious!

    Reply
  2. Debbie says

    February 28, 2021 at 8:40 pm

    This is a fantastic salad. The honey mustard dressing is sweet and tangy and really makes this special. I will be making this again.

    Reply
  3. Erin says

    February 28, 2021 at 2:21 pm

    I can’t wait to try this salad soon! It’s perfect for the upcoming warmer days. And that chicken sounds so easy and delicious!

    Reply
  4. Amy Liu Dong says

    February 26, 2021 at 10:20 am

    Such a perfect salad recipe to make for everyone. Perfect for dinner! Delicious!

    Reply
  5. Aleta says

    February 26, 2021 at 9:46 am

    This is probably my favourite salad of all time. The chicken, bacon, avocado combo couldn’t fit any better with that delicious honey mustard dressing. So fresh and tasty!

    Reply
  6. Natalie says

    February 26, 2021 at 5:41 am

    What a delicious salad, full of healthy ingredients and flavor. Perfect for upcoming Spring. I absolutely love it! I’m definitely going to try this one. Thanks for the lovely recipe.

    Reply
  7. Maria says

    February 26, 2021 at 2:30 am

    It’s always great to have a go-to healthy lunch or dinner! I love how you photographed and styled it as well.

    Reply
  8. veenaazmanov says

    February 26, 2021 at 1:50 am

    Picture perfect presentation and super exciting combination of ingredients. Honey Mustard dressing is super yum and perfect for a delicious salad craving.

    Reply
  9. Nadalie Bardo says

    February 24, 2021 at 1:48 pm

    It’s been ages since I made a proper salad! I’ll give this one a try!

    Reply
  10. Tisha says

    February 23, 2021 at 4:54 pm

    This salad looks absolutely amazing!!! I could eat this everyday!

    Reply
  11. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says

    February 23, 2021 at 4:32 pm

    I could definitely go for a good salad right now! Will have to try this out.

    Reply
  12. Sara Welch says

    February 23, 2021 at 3:47 pm

    This was everything a gourmet salad should be and then some! Loved all the balance of flavors; hands down delicious!

    Reply
  13. whitney says

    February 23, 2021 at 3:22 pm

    The chicken is amazing but I love homemade, simple dressings! It definitely makes the salad.

    Reply
  14. Jessica Formicola says

    February 23, 2021 at 3:19 pm

    Now this looks like my kind of salad! I love honey mustard, so I can’t wait to give it a try!

    Reply
  15. Sunena says

    February 23, 2021 at 3:03 pm

    Your salad ideas are always so perfect, especially the honey mustard dressing! I have been looking for a new way to jazz up my lunch salad, so I will definitely be trying this for my next lunch!

    Reply
  16. Katie Beck says

    February 23, 2021 at 2:16 pm

    I love that the chicken is marinated in the honey mustard! What a way to pack in the flavor!

    Reply
  17. Amber says

    February 23, 2021 at 8:49 am

    I am so obsessed with honey mustard with anything possible. This is no exception. This salad is so flavorful! Making again for sure.

    Reply
  18. Deborah Brooks says

    February 22, 2021 at 8:01 pm

    This is my favorite type of dressing. Love a little honey in there. Will be trying it soon

    Reply
  19. Heidy says

    April 20, 2020 at 10:58 pm

    This was such a beautiful, refreshing, tasting salad that our family loved. I loved the Honey Mustard, and the kids were all about the flavor, which is a miracle in my book. I will be making this one again.

    Reply
  20. Kacey Perez says

    April 20, 2020 at 8:02 am

    I try to work salad into my lunch routine at least three times a week and this recipe was an absolute treat! The dressing is amazing and I love these ingredients together! Keeping this one forever!

    Reply
  21. Jo says

    April 20, 2020 at 4:56 am

    That grilled chicken in the salad looks absolutely delciious! And the dressing – I love honey mustard dressing. Salads be like this, so I can eat it all day long!

    Reply
  22. Mikayla says

    April 18, 2020 at 8:07 pm

    The gorgeous picture drew me in but the ease of making the marinade and dressing basically at once completely sold me! Love all the flavors, it’s filling, fresh, and delicious

    Reply
  23. Tara says

    April 18, 2020 at 6:16 pm

    Honey Mustard and Bacon are two of my favorite ingredients! I’m always on the lookout for a new salad combo and this definitely fits the bill! So fresh and delicious!

    Reply
  24. Paige says

    April 17, 2020 at 6:03 pm

    Wow, this looks just mouthwatering and I love the healthy ingredients! Very nice…

    Reply
  25. Amy says

    April 17, 2020 at 2:53 pm

    I can’t believe how many fresh flavors are in this dish! Looks like summer on a plate — and I could definitely use some sunshine right now! Thanks for all your helpful tips and directions, too!

    Reply
  26. Alena says

    April 17, 2020 at 10:35 am

    That vinaigrette sounds absolutely lovely! I love the flavors in this salad!

    Reply
  27. Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says

    April 14, 2020 at 4:48 pm

    I’m loving the look of this salad! It looks delicious!

    Reply
  28. Tisha says

    April 14, 2020 at 12:55 pm

    Honey mustard is so good! I think I could eat this salad several times a week!

    Reply
  29. Sarah Althouse says

    April 14, 2020 at 10:21 am

    I’m not a fan of dressing but love everything else in here and would eat this up so fast! yum

    Reply
  30. Monica says

    April 14, 2020 at 9:36 am

    This is a salad my husband would go for. I always want salads but he says they’re not filling enough. This one definitely looks filling!

    Reply
  31. Chef Dennis says

    April 14, 2020 at 2:03 am

    This Honey Mustard Chopped Salad looks really delicious and satisfying! I love the idea of the chicken breast being marinated in a honey mustard vinaigrette. All ingredients look sooo good together. Can’t wait to try this.

    Reply
  32. Kileen says

    April 14, 2020 at 12:21 am

    This salad looks and sounds so amazing! I would love to try this salad!

    Kileen
    cute & little

    Reply
  33. Bella says

    April 13, 2020 at 11:18 pm

    Yumm this looks so tasty!! I love a good salad. super super good!

    Reply
  34. Noelle says

    April 13, 2020 at 4:00 pm

    I love the flavors in this salad!! So delicious, making again soon 🙂

    Reply
  35. Anita says

    April 13, 2020 at 3:52 pm

    I love everything about this salad. The fresh vegetables, the chicken!, and that dressing. This is a meal on its own. 🙂

    Reply
  36. Marlynn says

    April 13, 2020 at 3:29 pm

    Such a beautiful, yummy salad! Love this honey mustard dressing.

    Reply
  37. Julia Recipes says

    April 13, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    Honey mustard dressing is one of my favourite, so this is such a great salad combo with chicken! And such a brilliant idea using the dressing as a marinade, big thumbs up here!

    Reply
  38. Kelly Anthony says

    April 13, 2020 at 3:12 pm

    What a great summer salad. I love all the ingredients in this salad especially the honey mustard dressing!

    Reply

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