Honey Dijon Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant Honey Dijon Chicken Salad—a perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors. Tender shredded chicken is paired with crunchy celery, a hint of red onion, and a luscious homemade dressing made from Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and a splash of fresh lemon juice. Chopped parsley adds a burst of freshness, while perfectly balanced seasoning brings everything together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a topping for crisp greens. Whether you’re meal-prepping or whipping up a quick meal, this chicken salad is sure to become a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or chopped) Cooked chicken breast
- 2 stalks (diced) Celery
- 0.25 cup (finely diced) Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (freshly squeezed) Lemon juice
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and shredded or chopped chicken breast, diced celery, and finely diced red onion. Set aside.
In a separate smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, freshly chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
Pour the honey Dijon dressing over the chicken mixture and gently mix until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if desired.
Chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the salad as a filling for sandwiches or wraps, or enjoy over a bed of fresh greens for a light and refreshing meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.5 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 590 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 23.9 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 292 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
