Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe

This fresh salad is made into a full meal with roasted chicken, tomatoes, peppers, avocados and almonds. But the Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe is what really brings the flavor! Homemade salad dressing is the way to go if you want to ensure healthy ingredients for your lunch or dinner. This is a Paleo compliant recipe, dairy free, gluten free and grain free.

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I loved the Honey Mustard Dressing Dip from McDonalds when I was a kid. Yep, I thought chicken nuggets and honey mustard were food heaven 😆 Thankfully my tastes have improved over the years!

Now I prefer a fresh salad with veggies, grilled or roasted chicken and a homemade honey mustard dressing without any weird, unrecognizable ingredients.

I have professed my love for salad and I will continue to do so. There are just so many flavors, combinations and dressing that you could eat a different salad every day of the year if you wanted to.

365 Days of Salad . . . now that is heavenly food!

Here are a few more salad recipes to keep you interested →

Chicken Bacon Salad with orange Maple Dressing
How To Eat Salad Every Day & Like It by Barefeet in the Kitchen
Southwest Chicken Cobb Salad by A Mind Full Mom
Strawberry Avocado Salad by The Movement Menu
Mandarin Salad with Balsamic Dressing
Beet & Goat Cheese Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

How long before the Honey Mustard Dressing goes bad?

I always try to use homemade dressings within 1 week because they don’t have all the chemicals and preservatives. But, within 2 weeks should be fine.

Is honey mustard Paleo compliant?

Why yes it is! Check the labels on your mustard and mayo (if store bought) and yes, this is Paleo friendly.

Can vegans eat honey mustard?

Nope. The honey is an animal 🐝 product and therefore is not vegan friendly. However, you can substitute the honey for maple syrup and opt not to add the mayonnaise . . . then this dressing is vegan. Oh, and obviously the chicken breast will have to go too.

What tools do you need for this recipe?

You will need a Baking Dish and Meat Thermometer. These Chef’s Foundry Ceramic Knives are great for slicing, cutting and chopping! This Salad is great for meal prep, I use these Glass Meal Prep Containers with Lids.

Tips → Tricks → Suggestions →

• Not a fan of one or more of the salad ingredients? Switch it up. The Honey Mustard Dressing will go with just about everything. Optional add-ins: bacon, onions, celery, cabbage, etc.
• Make dressing in a shaker or a jar with a lid. Then you just shake, shake, shake until it is blended.
• For meal prep, combine everything but the avocado and dressing. Add those before serving to prevent brown avocados and soggy salad.

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Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

This fresh salad is made into a full meal with roasted chicken, tomatoes, peppers, avocados and almonds. But the Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe is what really brings the flavor! Homemade salad dressing is the way to go if you want to ensure healthy ingredients for your lunch or dinner. This is a Paleo compliant recipe, dairy free, gluten free and grain free.

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Ingredients

Honey Mustard Dressing

• 1/4 Cup Olive or Avocado Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons Whole Grain Mustard
• 1/4 Cup Honey
• 1-2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise, (optional for creaminess)
• Salt/Pepper, (to taste)

Salad

• 1 Lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast*, (cooked, sliced)
• 2 Heads Romaine Lettuce, (chopped)
• 1 Cup Micro Greens
• 1/2 Cup Sliced Sweet Peppers
• 15 Cherry Tomatoes, (halved)
• 1 Avocado, (sliced)
• 1/4 Cup Slivered Almonds

Instructions

Honey Mustard Dressing

1. Combine all dressing ingredients in shaker or jar with lid. Shake until mixture is completely blended.

Salad

1. Prepare all salad ingredients in serving dish.
2. Toss salad in dressing.

Notes

*My preferred method: Preheat oven to 450ºF. Coat chicken breasts with olive oil, salt and pepper then transfer to a roasting dish. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until 165ºF internal temperature. (time will vary depending on thickness of chicken) Let cool then slice.

Add-Ins: Bacon, Onion, Celery, Cabbage, etc.

**This recipe makes enough to dress this salad. For extra dressing or if you prefer heavy dressing, double recipe.

Nutrition Information

Yield 4 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 549Total Fat 26gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 20gCholesterol 99mgSodium 460mgCarbohydrates 41gFiber 14gSugar 25gProtein 44g

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