Strawberry Poppy Seed Chicken Salad (Print out)

Tender chicken, sweet strawberries, crisp cucumbers, and creamy poppy seed dressing in one refreshing, colorful salad.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Salad

04 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
05 - 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
06 - 4 cups mixed salad greens
07 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
09 - 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds

→ Poppy Seed Dressing

10 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
11 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
12 - 2 tablespoons honey
13 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
14 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
15 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
16 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
17 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Place chicken breasts in a saucepan and cover with water. Add salt and pepper, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and let cool slightly, then shred using two forks.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens, shredded chicken, strawberries, cucumber, and red onion.
04 - Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Top with crumbled feta cheese if desired and toasted almonds. Serve immediately or chill for 20 minutes for a colder salad.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy poppy seed dressing strikes that perfect balance between tangy and sweet, making it impossible to stop eating
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, which means you can actually enjoy your own gathering instead of being stuck in the kitchen
02 -
  • Don't skip toasting the almonds those 2 minutes in a dry pan transform them from bland to fragrant with this incredible nutty aroma
  • The dressing keeps in the fridge for up to a week and actually gets better as the flavors meld together
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to shave the red onion into paper thin ribbons instead of slicing it the texture becomes delicate and the flavor mellows beautifully
  • Pat your strawberries dry after slicing so they don't water down the dressing
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