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If you’re tired of picking at your kids’ leftovers and calling it lunch – this salad is your answer. It’s packed with juicy honey-mustard grilled chicken, creamy avocado, sharp cheddar, crunchy pickles, and a tangy homemade dressing that pulls it all together. Balanced, satisfying, and full of flavor, it keeps you full for hours without feeling heavy.

This is the kind of lunch that feels intentional and you deserve that.

Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Salad (individual serving)

Salad Base

• 1½ cups arugula or spring mix
• 6 oz cooked chicken
• ¼ avocado, sliced
• 2 tbsp shredded medium cheddar
• 1 tbsp finely chopped dill pickles
• 2 tbsp sweet corn (fresh, canned drained, or thawed frozen)
• ¼ cup chopped cucumber
• ¼ cup halved cherry tomatoes
• Optional: thin red onion

Chicken

• 1 chicken breast

Marinade

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Dijon
• ½ tbsp honey
• ½ tbsp lemon juice
• Pinch garlic powder
• Salt + pepper
• Marinate 20–30 minutes.

Grill

• Grill to 165°F. Rest and slice.

Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing

• 1½ tbsp Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 2 tsp Dijon
• 1 tsp honey
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• ½–1 tsp pickle juice
• Salt + pepper

Whisk until smooth.

Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Salad (meal prep – 4 servings)

Salad Base

• 6 cups arugula or spring mix
• 1½ lbs chicken
• 1 large avocado (slice fresh daily)
• ½ cup shredded medium cheddar
• ¼ cup chopped dill pickles
• 1 cup corn
• 1 cup chopped cucumber
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• Optional: thin red onion

Chicken

• 1 1/2 lbs of chicken

Marinade

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp Dijon
• 1½ tbsp honey
• 1½ tbsp lemon juice
• ¾ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• Marinate 20–30 minutes.

Grill

• Grill to 165°F. Rest and slice.

Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing

• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ cup Dijon
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2–3 tsp pickle juice
• Salt + pepper

Whisk until smooth.
Store in jar up to 5 days.

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Hi I’m Teresa!

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