Honey Mustard Chicken Salad (Printable Version)

Marinated grilled chicken, fresh blueberries and gorgonzola on crisp romaine with homemade honey mustard dressing.

# Ingredients:

→ Dressing

01 - 3/4 – 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
02 - 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
03 - 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
04 - 2–3 tablespoons honey
05 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
06 - pinch of kosher salt and ground black pepper

→ Marinade + Chicken

07 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
08 - 1/4 cup soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos
09 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
10 - 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
11 - 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
12 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
13 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
14 - 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
15 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Salad

16 - 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
17 - 1 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
18 - 1 cup slivered almonds
19 - 1 cup bacon, crumbled
20 - 1 1/2 cups blueberries
21 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries or cherries

# Steps:

01 - Combine dressing ingredients in a wide-mouth mason jar. Cover tightly with lid and shake until fully combined. Alternatively, whisk or stir in a small bowl. Adjust sweetness if desired. Store in refrigerator until needed.
02 - Mix soy sauce, olive oil, worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, kosher salt, and ground black pepper in a small bowl. Pour over chicken in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
03 - Heat grill to medium heat (approximately 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Grill on direct heat for 4-5 minutes per side. Move chicken to indirect heat and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F at the thickest part.
04 - Remove chicken from the grill and let rest for at least 5 minutes so juices redistribute. The internal temperature will rise to 165°F during resting. Slice or chop chicken as preferred.
05 - Divide lettuce, chicken, bacon, almonds, blueberries, gorgonzola, and dried cranberries among 4 bowls. Drizzle with dressing.
06 - Enjoy the salads immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Use dairy-free yogurt and omit gorgonzola to make the salad dairy-free.
02 - Marinating the chicken enhances flavor, but you can skip it and season with salt and pepper before grilling.
03 - Chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts if preferred.

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