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Strawberry Chicken Poppy Seed Salad

Delicious Strawberry Chicken Poppy Seed Salad Recipe to Enjoy

Enjoy this refreshing Strawberry Chicken Poppy Seed Salad, a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 salads
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 874

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 tablespoon poppy seeds toasted
  • 0.5 cup strawberries tops removed and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or white balsamic
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup canola oil
  • 0.25 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 8 cups red leaf lettuce torn combined with field greens
  • 2 cups strawberries cleaned with tops removed and halved
  • 1 piece chicken breast roasted, grilled or poached, chopped
  • 2 ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 cup thin sliced red onion if desired
  • 0.5 teaspoon poppy seeds

Equipment

  • blender
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds until fragrant and golden, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Transfer the toasted almonds to a small plate and add the poppy seeds to the now clean skillet. Toast the poppy seeds until slightly darkened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Set aside to cool while preparing the salad and dressing.
Dressing
  1. In a blender or food processor, puree the ½ cup of chopped strawberries.
  2. Add the red wine vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. Process until blended.
  3. Add the canola oil and blend until creamy. Check the seasoning and add more pepper if needed.
  4. Stir in the toasted poppy seeds. Set the dressing aside.
Salad Assembly
  1. Divide the lettuce and field greens between two large bowls.
  2. Top each salad with 1 cup of strawberries, half the chopped chicken, feta cheese, black pepper, and onions if using.
  3. Sprinkle with additional poppy seeds. Drizzle each salad with dressing and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 874kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 34gFat: 73gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 514mgPotassium: 1065mgFiber: 7gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 8568IUVitamin C: 113mgCalcium: 292mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Assemble the salad just before serving to keep everything fresh and vibrant.

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