Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Strawberry Pecan Poppy Seed Chicken Salad, a vibrant mix that combines tender chicken, juicy strawberries, and crunchy pecans. This salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick lunch at home. Ready in just 10 minutes, it offers a unique twist on the classic chicken salad with its flavorful combination of creamy dressing and fresh ingredients. Versatile enough to be served on its own, in a wrap, or as an appetizer, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends while keeping it healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 5–6 large strawberries, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by shredding the chicken and dicing the strawberries.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, chopped celery, green onion, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined.
- Gently fold in diced strawberries.
- Chill for 10–20 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor or serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg