Honey Baked Ham Chicken Salad Recipe
Welcome to my kitchen! The honey baked ham chicken salad recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken breast, flavorful honey baked ham, and crunchy vegetables, all tossed together in a creamy dressing with a touch of sweetness from honey.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced
- 1 cup honey baked ham diced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt optional for a lighter version
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ cup celery finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves for serving
- Sliced tomatoes for serving (optional)
- Sliced cucumbers for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken and Ham: Cook chicken breasts by boiling, baking, or grilling until fully cooked. Allow to cool, then dice into small pieces. Similarly, dice the honey baked ham into small cubes.
- Mix Dressing: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (if using), Dijon mustard, and honey. Mix until well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the diced chicken breast, diced honey baked ham, chopped celery, and chopped red onion to the bowl with the dressing.
- Season: Season the mixture with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Mix Well: Gently toss all the ingredients together until evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill (Optional): If time allows, refrigerate the chicken salad for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: To serve, arrange lettuce leaves on plates or in bowls. Scoop the honey baked ham chicken salad onto the lettuce leaves. Optionally, garnish with sliced tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious honey baked ham chicken salad!