Strawberry Pecan Poppy Seed Chicken Salad
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Strawberry Pecan Poppy Seed Chicken Salad, a refreshing dish that harmoniously blends sweet strawberries with crunchy pecans. Perfect for summer picnics, light lunches, or elegant appetizers, this salad features protein-packed chicken enveloped in a creamy dressing enhanced by the unique touch of poppy seeds. With just 10 minutes of preparation, it’s an easy yet impressive addition to any meal that will have your guests coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 5–6 large strawberries, diced
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 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 and dicing them as needed.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, celery, green onion, pecans, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, dijon mustard, lemon juice, poppy seeds, pepper, and salt. Mix well.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries until incorporated.
- Serve immediately or chill for 10-20 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg