Chicken, halloumi and avocado salad with honey mustard dressing.

Celebrate summer with this gorgeous chicken salad with homemade honey mustard dressing. Refreshing, sweet, and savoury all at the same time! Enjoy golden pieces of halloumi, creamy avocado, cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and fresh gem lettuce, all tossed together for a satisfying summer main. 

Ingredients

Salad: 

• 1 fresh organic chicken breast – sliced 
• 1 avocado – sliced 
• 1 gem lettuce – chopped 
• Half a cucumber – cubed 
• Handful of cherry tomatoes – halved 
• Half a red onion – sliced 
• Handful of almonds – roughly chopped 
• 250 g Halloumi – sliced 
• 1 tsp of extra virgin olive oil 
• Sprinkle of salt and pepper 

Dressing:  

• 1.5 tbsp of organic honey  
• 1 tbsp of whole-grain mustard  
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil  
• Half a tsp of white vinegar  
• 1 tsp of minced garlic  
• Salt to season 

How to make it:    

1. Cook chicken: slice your chicken into strips, season with salt and pepper, then wash your hands. Add a drizzle of olive oil to a pan and cook chicken for 10–15 minutes until fully cooked through (no pink meat remains). 
2. Prep salad: while the chicken is cooking, slice all your vegetables and halloumi. 
3. Cook halloumi: add a drizzle of olive oil to a separate pan on medium heat, then cook the halloumi for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. 
4. Make dressing: for the dressing, mix all wet ingredients (honey, mustard, olive oil, vinegar, garlic) into a small bowl, then season with salt if needed. 
5. Assemble: once cooked, place the chicken and all other food (vegetables and halloumi) into a large bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss the salad until evenly coated. 
6. Serve: serve with a handful of chopped almonds for some added crunch. 

Why your body will thank you: 

This recipe provides a strong mix of lean protein, healthy fats, and essential fibre, contributing to a balanced diet: 

• Rich in fruits & vegetables: the recipe contains tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, onions, and cucumber, all of which contribute toward your 5-a-day  and help you reach your daily fibre goal of 30g a day. Many studies suggest that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables could help reduce the risk of breast cancer. 
• Healthy fats: avocado is high in unsaturated (particularly monounsaturated fats), which, when eaten in place of foods high in saturated or trans fats, may help reduce breast cancer risk. 
• Meat alternative: halloumi is a great alternative to red and processed meat, which could increase breast cancer risk. Although high in calories and salt, enjoying halloumi in moderation can form part of a balanced, healthy diet. 

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