Strawberry Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Whip up this healthy Strawberry Chicken Salad with the help of rotisserie chicken & fresh seasonal strawberries. It's quick & easy and perfect for lunch or dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 555kcal
Ingredients
Salad
- 8 cups mixed greens
- 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ¾ cup cucumber, chopped
- ½ cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 ½ cups cooked chicken, chopped (I used a rotisserie chicken or you can use leftover chicken or turkey)
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 avocado, chopped
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ⅓ cup slivered almonds, candied (see note)
Poppy Seed Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil or vegetable oil
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
- ¼ cup sugar or honey
- ½ teaspoon dried mustard or 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon shallot grated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons plain yogurt or mayonnaise
Instructions
Salad
- Place the greens in a large bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients and toss well.
Poppy Seed Dressing
- Add all ingredients to a medium mixing bowl or a mason jar with a lid.
- Shake well.
- Lightly drizzle dressing over salad, either in the larger bowl or over individual servings. Serve additional dressing on the side.
- Best served immediately after applying the dressing.
Notes
To candy almonds:
Place 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a small skillet. Heat until sugar begins to melt, add almonds, and toss to coat. Cook until nuts are lightly toasted. Pour the nuts onto a greased cookie sheet or parchment paper and allow to cool. Once hardened, break into pieces.
Nutrition
Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 536mg | Potassium: 795mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1129IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 2mg
