Honey Mustard Chicken Salad
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups chicken shredded
- 1/2 cup celery chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp whole grain mustard
- 2-3 tbsp honey
- salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped scallions
- Optional: peas
- Optional: fresh herbs
Instructions
- Add the shredded chicken, celery, cilantro, and roasted red peppers to a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, and honey.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add additional spices, if desired.
- Serve right away or refrigerate until chilled. Enjoy onits own, over greens, in lettuce wraps, or piled onto your favorite bread!
Notes
- Shredded chicken: I love using my Instant Pot shredded chicken for this recipe.
- Shortcut: Rotisserie chicken! Tip: Use the carcass to make broth!
- Sweetness: Start with 2 tablespoons of honey and add more to taste.
- Storage: Leftover honey mustard chicken salad will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition
Serving: 6As served | Calories: 1619kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 175g | Saturated Fat: 49g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 45g | Monounsaturated Fat: 74g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 566mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.5mg