Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken Salad is made with tender rotisserie chicken, crisp celery, toasted slivered almonds, and a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. It’s an ideal summer lunch!

Honey mustard chicken salad shown on a slice of rye bread with bacon and lettuce to the side.

Chicken salad is one of the best hot weather dishes. It requires no cooking, can be prepped ahead of time, and works beautifully for get-togethers or picnics — and there are so many ways to season and serve it.

This creamy honey mustard chicken salad is a welcome change from the same traditional, mildly seasoned chicken salad.

To serve it, you can keep things classic and layer it onto hearty sandwich bread, French bread, sourdough, or rye. Or upgrade it and serve it in homemade buns or croissants.

For a low-carb option, simply serve it in romaine lettuce leaves. To keep things even simpler, chop everything small and serve it from a bowl with larger crackers for dipping.

For those who love crispy chicken tenders, chicken nuggets, or a chicken sandwich paired with a creamy honey mustard sauce, this is the chicken salad for you — a satisfying upgrade on a classic.

Bowl of chicken salad with honey mustard sauce, shown in a wooden bowl with lettuce leaves. Grapes, bacon and bread slices are laid decoratively around the bowl.

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Ingredients

  • Plain Greek yogurt: A thick brand like Fage works best for a thicker sauce.
  • Mayonnaise: A good-quality mayo such as Hellmann’s or Duke’s is recommended.
  • Honey: Use a thicker honey if possible so the dressing isn’t overly runny.
  • Dijon mustard: A bold mustard — adjust the amount to taste, as the intensity varies by brand.
  • Yellow mustard: The standard prepared mustard adds a classic flavor and a nice natural color.
  • Salt and black pepper: Season to taste.
  • Rotisserie chicken: Other lightly seasoned leftover chicken works well too, including grilled chicken. Make sure the chicken is thoroughly chilled before mixing.
  • Celery: Chop into small pieces for an even, light crunch throughout.
  • Green onion: Adds a little bite; add more if preferred.
  • Parsley: Use fresh for best flavor. Fresh rosemary, tarragon, or thyme would also work well.
  • Almonds: Toasted slivered almonds are ideal, but sliced or chopped almonds also work.
  • Cooked bacon (optional): This salad is delicious with or without it.

Ingredients used to make a chicken salad with a creamy honey mustard sauce.

How to Make Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

Make the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, and yellow mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

The honey mustard dressing can be made a few days ahead of time if needed — just store it in the fridge in an airtight container.

Creamy honey mustard chicken salad dressing shown before mixing.

Creamy honey mustard sauce shown after mixing.

Once the dressing is ready, add the shredded rotisserie chicken, celery, green onion, parsley, and toasted almonds to the bowl and toss until everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then refrigerate until ready to serve. The salad keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.