High Protein Honey Mustard Chicken Lentil Salad for a Nutritious Boost!
A nutritious and delicious salad packed with protein from chicken and lentils, drizzled with a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked lentils
- 1 lb grilled chicken breast, diced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils and diced grilled chicken.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the lentil and chicken mixture and toss to combine.
- Add mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and red onion to the salad and gently mix.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding nuts or seeds.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust the sweetness of the dressing by adding more or less honey according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg