Maple Dijon Chicken Salad
A flavorful twist on a classic chicken salad featuring juicy grilled chicken, crisp greens, and a homemade Maple Dijon dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4 cups mixed romaine and spinach lettuce
- 2 honeycrisp apples
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon juice (for apples)
Instructions
- Prep your chicken by flattening it and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil, then cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Make the Maple Dijon dressing by whisking together mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar.
- Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Slice the apples thinly and toss with a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Assemble the salad in a large bowl by combining lettuce, apple slices, and sliced chicken, then drizzle with dressing.
- Taste the salad and adjust with more dressing or seasoning as desired.
Notes
Serve with toasted nuts, seeds, or crumbled cheese for added flavor and texture. Prepare ingredients ahead of time for quick meal assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken salad, maple dressing, healthy salad, lunch, quick meal, meal prep