Description
Indulge in a refreshing and vibrant Strawberry Pecan Poppy Seed Chicken Salad that transforms your meal into a delightful experience. This easy-to-make salad brings together tender shredded chicken, juicy strawberries, and crunchy pecans, all tossed in a creamy dressing enhanced with poppy seeds. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch at home, this dish bursts with flavor while being nutritious and satisfying. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this impressive salad that’s sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 5–6 large strawberries, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 green onion, chopped
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, plain
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping strawberries, celery, and green onion.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, celery, green onion, and pecans.
- Prepare the dressing by mixing mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, dijon mustard, lemon juice, poppy seeds, pepper, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries or add them just before serving for extra freshness.
- Chill for 10-20 minutes or serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg