Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing (Gluten Free)
When I was younger, my favorite restaurant was Bennigan’s. Why? Um... BECAUSE OF THEIR CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD. To say I was obsesed is an understatement. But when I really boiled it down, I liked that the salad had crispy chicken tenders in it, and I liked the honey Mustard. Cue this homemade salad with honey mustard dressing. This salad recipe is easy to make into a gluten free salad! It is a quick lunch recipe packed with romaine, crispy air fried chicken tenders and a delicious homemade honey mustard dressing! This Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is an easy and convenient lunch to toss together, just like my Chicken BBQ Salad! It is packed with your favorite fresh summer produce and is drizzled with a flavorful honey mustard dressing, just like my crispy chicken salad with corn!
Ingredients
For the Honey Mustard Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 tablespoon honey
- 1 lemon squeezed
For the Salad:
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 avocado diced
- 1/2 cup fat free feta cheese or dairy free option
- 1 package chicken tenders or gluten free chicken tenders homemade or store-bought
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Add the chicken tenders to the air fryer. Air fry until fully cooked.
- Add the chopped chicken tenders to the salad.
- Pour the honey mustard dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.