My go-to grilled chicken salad made with juicy marinated chicken, fresh veggies, grilled corn, roasted sweet potatoes and avocado all served over greens and topped with a homemade honey mustard dressing.
This salad has a great balance of lean protein, healthy fats and veggies which makes it an awesome meal-sized salad for lunch or dinner. Plus it’s so easy to make and can easily be customized! And don’t even get me started on the honey mustard dressing… it’s definitely what takes this salad to the next level, IMO!
Why You’ll Love This Grilled Chicken Salad
This isn’t just a boring salad with chicken on top—it’s a full, balanced meal that hits all the marks. Here’s why you’ll love it:
- Flavor-packed – The addition of roasted sweet potatoes, marinated grilled chicken and a honey mustard dressing adds so much flavor to this salad!
- Protein-rich – Grilled chicken adds lean protein and turns this into a meal sized salad!
- Versatile – You can customize this salad to your liking, adding or subtracting ingredients as you please.
- Meal-prep friendly – Prep components of this salad ahead of time for easy lunches or dinners throughout the week.
- Balanced – This salad has a good mix of veggies, protein, carbs and healthy fats, making it a nutritious salad choice.
Ingredients Needed
- grilled chicken – we’re using my easy grilled chicken breast recipe for the protein in this salad! All you have to do is make a simple marinade, let the chicken marinate for 1-12 hours and grill it up! The end result is chicken breasts that are juicy, tender and packed with flavor.
- romaine lettuce – the base of this salad! The romaine adds a nice crunch and pairs well with the rest of the ingredients.
- cucumber – adds a refreshing crunch.
- cherry tomatoes – these add a slightly sweet flavor and pop of color.
- red onion – adds a pungent and slightly spicy element.
- grilled corn – adds a slight sweetness and smokiness to the salad.
- roasted sweet potatoes – I followed my recipe for roasted sweet botatoes. I love adding some roasted veggies to my salads!
- avocado – adds creaminess and some healthy fats to this salad.
- honey mustard dressing – this honey mustard dressing is one of my faves! It’s made with simple ingredients like dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar and spices. Its sweet and tangy notes complement the flavors of the chicken and veggies brilliantly.
