Ingredients:

For the salad:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup crumbled bacon
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles

For the honey mustard dressing:

  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the chicken:

    • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
    • Rub the chicken breasts with the marinade.
    • Grill or pan-sear the chicken until cooked through and slightly charred. Let cool and slice.
  2. Make the dressing:

    • In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Assemble the salad:

    • In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce.
    • Top with the sliced chicken, hard-boiled eggs, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and blue cheese crumbles.
    • Drizzle with the honey mustard dressing and toss to coat.