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The Ultimate Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with Bacon and Apples

Close-up of creamy honey mustard chicken salad piled high with shredded chicken, bacon bits, and apple chunks.
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Make this easy honey mustard chicken salad for a quick weeknight meal or satisfying lunch prep. It combines tender chicken with a sweet and tangy dressing, plus bacon and crisp apple for texture.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup crisp apple, diced (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place the shredded chicken in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the homemade honey mustard dressing is smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the shredded chicken. Mix gently until the chicken is fully coated.
  4. Fold in the crumbled bacon, diced apple, chopped celery, and fresh parsley. Mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Taste the sweet and tangy chicken salad and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Serve immediately, or cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. This is a great quick chicken salad sandwich filling.

Notes

  • For a low carb honey mustard chicken salad, substitute the honey with a zero-calorie sweetener equivalent, or omit it if you prefer a more savory profile.
  • You can use rotisserie chicken to make this recipe even faster for a quick weeknight chicken salad.
  • Serve this mixture in lettuce wraps for a gluten free chicken salad option.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prep chicken salad lunch ideas; it keeps well for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

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Find it online: https://kingscook.com/honeymustardchickensaladrecipe/