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Grilled Chicken Tenderloin and Avocado Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing


  • Author: Alice

Description

Elevate your salad game with this Grilled Chicken Tenderloin and Avocado Salad paired with a sweet and tangy Honey Mustard Dressing. Featuring juicy grilled chicken tenderloins, creamy avocado, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this salad is perfect for a nourishing meal any time of day.


Ingredients

For the Salad:
– 2 chicken tenderloins, grilled and sliced
– 2 large avocados, diced
– 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
– 3 cups mixed salad greens
– 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
– 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled (optional)
– Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Honey Mustard Dressing:
– 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
– 2 tablespoons honey
– 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
– 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– Salt and black pepper, to taste


Instructions

1. Prepare the Honey Mustard Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

2. Grill the Chicken Tenderloins:
Season the chicken tenderloins with salt and black pepper, then grill until fully cooked and slightly charred. Once cooled, slice the chicken tenderloins.

3. Prepare the Salad Ingredients:
Dice the avocados and halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the cucumber and red onion. Wash and dry the mixed salad greens.

4. Assemble the Salad:
In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced chicken tenderloins, diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber, red onion, and mixed salad greens. Sprinkle with torn fresh basil leaves.

5. Dress the Salad:
Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad and gently toss to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.

6. Add Optional Toppings:
Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over the salad, if desired. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.

7. Serve:
Serve immediately and relish the vibrant flavors and textures of this Grilled Chicken Tenderloin and Avocado Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing.