Strawberry Pecan Poppy Seed Chicken Salad Recipe
This refreshing Strawberry Pecan Poppy Seed Chicken Salad combines shredded chicken with crisp celery, sweet strawberries, crunchy pecans, and a creamy poppy seed dressing for a delightful and easy-to-make meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 c shredded chicken
- 2 celery stalks, chopped into 1/4 in. pieces
- 1 green onion, chopped thin
- 5–6 large strawberries, diced
- 1/3 c chopped pecans
- 1/4 c mayonnaise
- 2 T Greek yogurt, plain
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 T poppy seeds
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Cut and chop ingredients accordingly.
- Step 2: In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients except the strawberries. Stir to combine and evenly coat. Add more mayo or yogurt to adjust to desired consistency.
- Step 3: Fold in strawberries–or you can wait until just before serving to add the strawberries if serving at a later time.
- Step 4: You can serve this salad immediately or chill for about 10-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can wait to add strawberries until just before serving if preparing in advance.
- Chilling for 10-20 minutes before serving enhances the flavor.