Delicious Strawberry Poppy Seed Pecan Chicken Salad Delight
This Strawberry Poppy Seed Pecan Chicken Salad is a refreshing blend of flavors and textures, perfect for a light lunch.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 2 stalks celery
- 2 stalks green onion
- 1 cup large strawberries diced
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
For the Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- to taste pepper
- to taste salt
Instructions
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Begin by cutting and chopping your celery, green onion, and strawberries into desired sizes.
- Mix the Salad Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, chopped celery, green onion, and pecans. Stir thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
- Add the Dressing: In the same bowl, add mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, poppy seeds, pepper, and salt. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Incorporate the Strawberries: Gently fold in the diced strawberries. Add them just before serving for optimal freshness.
- Serve or Chill: Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 10-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Always choose fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor. Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.