Homeschool Hero Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

A protein-packed salad with grilled chicken, crunchy seeds, and a tangy honey mustard dressing, designed for busy learners. This american-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs mixed greens, diced grilled chicken breast, halved cherry tomatoes into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed greens
• 2 cups, diced grilled chicken breast
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2, sliced into thin rounds cucumber
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup honey mustard dressing

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, and 1/4 cup honey mustard dressing until emulsified and smooth.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 2 cups diced grilled chicken, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 sliced cucumber, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup sunflower seeds just before serving for a satisfying crunch.