Strawberry Poppy Seed Chicken Salad (Printable View)

Rotisserie chicken, strawberries, greens and feta tossed in a creamy poppy seed dressing for a bright summer lunch.

# Ingredient List:

→ Salad

01 - 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped
02 - 4 cups mixed spring greens (baby spinach, arugula, etc.)
03 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
04 - 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
07 - 1/4 cup roasted pecans or sliced almonds

→ Poppy Seed Dressing

08 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
09 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
10 - 2 tablespoons honey
11 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the spring greens, shredded rotisserie chicken, sliced strawberries, cucumber, and red onion.
03 - Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Top with crumbled feta cheese and roasted pecans or sliced almonds. Serve immediately, garnished with extra strawberry slices if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under twenty minutes with zero cooking, which means you get something beautiful on the table without ever turning on the stove.
  • The poppy seed dressing walks the line between sweet and tangy so well that you will want to put it on everything from grain bowls to roasted vegetables.
  • Rotisserie chicken does all the heavy lifting here, making this one of the easiest high protein meals you can assemble on a tired weeknight.
02 -
  • Do not dress the salad more than ten minutes before serving or the greens will weep and collapse into a soggy mess that no one enjoys.
  • The dressing thickens as it sits in the refrigerator, so whisk in a splash of water or extra vinegar to loosen it before using leftovers.
03 -
  • Warm the honey for ten seconds in the microwave before whisking it into the dressing because cold honey seizes and leaves stubborn lumps.
  • Pull the rotisserie chicken meat off the bone while it is still warm and use the carcass to make a quick stock for tomorrow.

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