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Easy Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Salad – Healthy Fresh Family Favorite

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This Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Salad features tender, juicy grilled chicken marinated in a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing. Served over fresh arugula with blueberries, creamy avocado, red onion, feta cheese, and crunchy pistachios, it’s a vibrant, nutritious meal packed with flavor and texture.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 4 cups arugula
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup pistachios, chopped
  • Marinade/Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup whole grain Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a jar, combine all dressing ingredients and shake well.
  2. Pour one-third of the dressing over the chicken and marinate for 20 minutes or up to overnight. Reserve remaining dressing.
  3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
  4. Grill chicken until fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F). Let rest 5 minutes, then slice.
  5. In a large bowl, combine arugula, blueberries, avocado, red onion, feta, and pistachios.
  6. Top with sliced chicken and drizzle with reserved dressing.
  7. Toss gently and serve.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
  • Keep dressing and avocado separate if storing for best freshness.
  • Chicken can be substituted with shrimp or steak.
  • Swap arugula with other greens if desired.
  • Use different berries like strawberries or blackberries if preferred.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilled
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 490
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 528 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.02 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 89 mg