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chicken honey mustard salad

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

My honey mustard chicken salad is creamy, crunchy, sweet, and savory all at once! Made with cooked chicken, crisp apples, celery, pecans, and a creamy honey mustard dressing, it’s an easy high-protein lunch that works for sandwiches, wraps, salads, and meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 lb shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup diced apple
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, whole grain mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the shredded chicken, celery, red onion, apple, and pecans, then stir until everything is evenly coated in the dressing.
  • Refrigerate for about 15 minutes before serving if you have the time. It helps the flavors come together really nicely.
  • Serve chilled and enjoy.