Name: Honey Mustard Salad for the Table
Yield: 4

This straightforward Honey Mustard Salad is packed with juicy chicken, crispy bacon, fresh veggies, and the best sweet and tangy dressing in just 30 minutes!

Finished from-scratch sauce being poured over grilled chicken, enhancing the dish with delightful flavor.

author’s note

The Dressing That Wins Every Time

I’ll be honest, I can’t get my younger two to eat salad very often. (My oldest is a different story. He’s completely obsessed with salads! Haha!)

But there are two salads they’ll happily eat every single time: my Crispy Chicken Salad and this Honey Mustard Chicken Salad.

The secret? The honey mustard dressing. They’re absolutely in love with it. It’s creamy, sweet, tangy, and made with just five basic ingredients.

As long as I have that dressing, I’m pretty sure they’ll eat just about anything.

When I make this for my family, I usually keep everything separated. I’ll put the lettuce in a big bowl, leave all the toppings spread out on the cutting board, and let everyone choose what they want. Then I drizzle on the dressing, toss it together, and dinner is done!

Process of making honey mustard salad dressing, prepping lettuce, grilling chicken, and tossing it all to create a satisfying salad.

Honey Mustard Salad Ingredients

Ingredient	Tips & Swaps
Romaine lettuce	Wash and dry well so the dressing sticks to every bite. You can also use spring mix or spinach.
Chicken	Rotisserie, grilled, baked, or crispy chicken all work great depending on what you have on hand.
Bacon	Cook until crispy for the best crunch and flavor.
Cherry tomatoes	Use ripe, sweet tomatoes for the best flavor. Grape tomatoes work too.
Red onion	Soak sliced onion in cold water for 10 minutes if you prefer a milder bite.
Avocado	Slice just before serving to keep it fresh and prevent browning.
from-scratch honey mustard dressing	The creamy, sweet, and tangy dressing is what ties the whole salad together. Double the batch if you want extra for dipping veggies or other salads.

Quick Tip

I’ve also shared a vinaigrette version of this Honey Mustard Salad Dressing if you’re looking for something a bit lighter.

How To Make This Honey Mustard Salad:

Make the dressing: Whisk together the ingredients and stir until smooth; chill.
Prepare the chicken: Cook and slice or chop.
Cook the bacon: Cook until crisp, drain, and chop.
Assemble: Add romaine to a bowl and top with chicken, bacon, tomatoes, onion, and avocado.
Dress & serve: Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

Storage

Dress this honey mustard salad right before serving and only what you’ll eat that day. Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days. Stir or shake before using.