Description
This Honey Mustard Chicken Salad is a quick and flavorful dish combining tender cooked chicken with a creamy honey mustard dressing, crunchy vegetables, and cashews for added texture. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served over greens, it offers a delicious and versatile meal option ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Dressing
- ½ cup avocado oil mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons pure honey
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Salad
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast or thighs, cubed or shredded
- 1 stalk celery, diced (about ⅓ cup)
- ⅓ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped cashews
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the avocado oil mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of honey, dried thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, add the cooked chicken, diced celery, shredded carrots, diced red onion, and chopped cashews. Pour the prepared honey mustard dressing over the mixture.
- Toss and serve: Gently toss all ingredients together until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature with crackers, in a wrap, sandwich, or over a bed of lettuce. Optionally, garnish with toasted cashews and a sprinkle of black pepper for extra flavor and crunch.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken breast or thighs according to your preference; rotisserie or leftover chicken works well.
- To add more crunch, consider toasting the cashews before adding them to the salad.
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated to enhance flavor melding.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature depending on preference.
- Great for meal prep or as a quick lunch option.
