Description
Make this fresh, satisfying honey mustard chicken salad without mayonnaise. It is high in protein, uses chicken breast, and includes bacon and nuts for texture. This recipe is quick to prepare and works well for meal prep.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Combine the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Add the shredded chicken breast, crumbled bacon, celery, and red onion to the bowl with the dressing.
- Gently fold all ingredients together until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Stir in the chopped pecans or walnuts and fresh parsley.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute the Greek yogurt with an equal amount of full-fat coconut cream or a plain, unsweetened dairy-free yogurt.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, confirm your Dijon mustard does not contain wheat thickeners.
- You can prepare the chicken up to two days ahead of time for faster assembly.
- Use this salad for lettuce wraps, on gluten-free crackers, or in whole-wheat tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 3/4 cup)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 95