Easy Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Salad – Fresh High-Protein Healthy Meal
This Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Salad is a fresh, vibrant meal featuring juicy grilled chicken coated in a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing, served over arugula with blueberries, avocado, red onion, feta cheese, and crunchy pistachios.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 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
- Mix all marinade/dressing ingredients in a jar and shake until combined.
- Pour 1/3 of the dressing over chicken and marinate for 20 minutes (or overnight in the fridge). Reserve remaining dressing separately.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Grill chicken until fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F). Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- In a bowl, combine arugula, blueberries, avocado, red onion, feta, and pistachios.
- Top with sliced chicken and drizzle with reserved dressing.
- Toss gently and serve.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
- Keep dressing and avocado separate to maintain freshness.
- Chicken can be replaced with shrimp or steak.
- Swap arugula with other greens if desired.
- Use strawberries or blackberries instead of blueberries if preferred.
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