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Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad Recipe

Fresh Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad Recipe You’ll Love

This Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad Recipe is a delightful mix of tender chicken and ripe strawberries, ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens can substitute with arugula or spinach
  • 1.5 cups strawberries sliced, fresh
  • 0.5 cups blueberries optional
  • 0.5 cups pecans or walnuts toasted optional
  • 0.25 cups red onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cups feta cheese optional, crumbled
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cups mayonnaise can mix with Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cups Greek yogurt for extra richness
  • 2 tablespoons honey adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds optional
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Salad Bowl
  • Whisk
  • salad spoon or tongs

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. Add honey, apple cider vinegar, and poppy seeds. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Whisk until smooth.
Combine Salad Ingredients
  1. In a large salad bowl, toss together mixed salad greens and shredded chicken. Gently fold in sliced strawberries and blueberries. Add toasted pecans or walnuts and red onion. If desired, sprinkle feta cheese.
Dress the Salad
  1. Drizzle the creamy poppyseed dressing over the salad and gently toss to ensure even coating.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture. Enjoy as is or as a side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 410mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For maximum flavor retention, store leftovers overnight for a quick meal the next day.

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