Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

Grilled chicken, berries, and mandarin oranges are served atop spinach with a sweet and punchy dressing in this Honey Mustard Chicken Salad!

📝 Ingredients

• 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
• salt & pepper to season
• 6 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 1/3 cup blueberries
• 1/2 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup mandarin oranges
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons raw honey
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dry basil
• salt & pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat a grill to medium high heat, about 350-375 degrees F.
2. 2Season both sides of chicken with salt & pepper.
3. 3Spray grill grates with cooking spray or rub down with olive oil soaked cloth.
4. 4Place chicken on the grill. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until there is no longer any pink. (this will depend on the thickness of your chicken)
5. 5Remove from grill and let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes to let the juices redistribute.
6. 6In the meantime, to a small bowl add: whole grain mustard, dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, garlic clove, dry basil, salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth and looks like a dressing. Set aside.
7. 7Assemble the salad: to a large bowl add baby spinach, strawberries, blueberries, broccoli, mandarin oranges, pecans and green onions. Top with sliced grilled chicken and drizzle with honey mustard dressing to serve.