Chicken Salad with Mustard Dressing
A quick and satisfying salad with tender chicken, crisp lettuce, and a tangy mustard dressing, finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 2 breasts chicken breast
- 4 cups lettuce
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Season the 2 chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Let rest, then slice.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
In a large bowl, toss the 4 cups lettuce with the dressing until evenly coated.
- 4
Top the dressed lettuce with the sliced chicken and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- small bowl
- large bowl
- whisk
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