What’s in honey mustard chicken salad with bacon and avocado?

This salad typically includes grilled or roasted chicken breast, crispy bacon, ripe avocado, chopped lettuce or spring greens, and a homemade honey mustard dressing made with Dijon mustard, honey, vinegar, and olive oil.

What kind of chicken works best for Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with Bacon and Avocado?

Grilled chicken is ideal for flavor, but oven-baked, pan-seared, or shredded rotisserie chicken all work great. Season it well for the best taste.

Is honey mustard dressing healthy for salads?

If made at home, yes. Homemade honey mustard dressing using real honey, Dijon mustard, and olive oil is much healthier than store-bought versions that often contain added sugars and preservatives.

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with Bacon and Avocado

Q: Can I make Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with Bacon and Avocado ahead of time?

Yes! You can cook the chicken and bacon in advance, and mix the dressing up to five days ahead. Just store components separately and slice the avocado fresh right before serving.

Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (grilled or baked)
4 cups mixed greens or romaine lettuce
1 ripe avocado, sliced
4 slices of crispy cooked bacon, chopped
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
2 tablespoons slivered almonds or sunflower seeds (optional)
For the honey mustard dressing:
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons raw honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Season and grill or bake the chicken breasts until fully cooked, then slice.
In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Place greens in a large salad bowl.
Top with sliced chicken, chopped bacon, avocado, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
Drizzle with honey mustard dressing and toss gently to coat.
Sprinkle with slivered almonds or sunflower seeds if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Store dressing separately and combine just before serving to keep the salad fresh.
For meal prep, store components in airtight containers and assemble when ready to eat.
You can swap bacon with turkey bacon or omit for a lighter version.
Add hard-boiled eggs or feta for extra protein and flavor.

Author: Paula
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Grilling / No-cook assembly
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free