Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with Avocado and Turkey Bacon
Indulge in the flavors of our Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with Avocado and Turkey Bacon, a delightful blend that promises to satisfy your taste buds. This vibrant salad features tender chicken fillets paired with creamy avocado, crispy turkey bacon, and fresh vegetables, all drizzled with a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough for any occasion. Enjoy it as a hearty main course or a refreshing side—your culinary creativity knows no bounds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken fillet (breast or skinless boneless thighs)
- 1 head romaine lettuce, sliced 1-2 inches wide
- 4 strips turkey bacon, crispy fried and sliced to bits
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by mixing honey, dijon mustard, ground mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and salt in a jar or bowl; shake well.
- Marinate the chicken in one-third of the dressing for at least 30 minutes.
- In a frying pan, cook turkey bacon until crispy and set aside. In the same pan, cook marinated chicken until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble the salad by layering romaine lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, corn kernels, red onion, crispy turkey bacon bits, and sliced chicken in a large bowl. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 88mg