Honey Mustard Chicken Salad (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Honey Mustard Marinade/Dressing

01 - ⅓ cup whole grain Dijon mustard
02 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
03 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
04 - 1 ½ tablespoons honey
05 - 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
06 - Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Protein

07 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
08 - 4 slices bacon, diced
09 - 1 tablespoon canola oil

→ Salad Components

10 - 1 head romaine, roughly chopped
11 - 1 ½ cups quartered strawberries
12 - 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and sliced
13 - 1 cup corn kernels, canned or roasted

# Instructions:

01 - Whisk together Dijon, green onions, olive oil, honey and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Reserve 1/3 for dressing and refrigerate remaining 2/3 for marinade.
02 - Combine chicken with reserved Dijon mixture in a Ziploc bag. Marinate 2-6 hours, turning occasionally.
03 - Brush marinated chicken with canola oil, season with salt and pepper. Grill on medium heat until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 10 minutes.
04 - Cook diced bacon in cast iron skillet until crispy, 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
05 - Combine romaine, chicken, bacon, strawberries, avocado, and corn in a large bowl. Toss with refrigerated Dijon dressing and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Best served immediately
02 - Marinade time: 2-6 hours
03 - Can use fresh or canned corn