Chicken Poppy Seed Salad
Bright, refreshing, and full of texture, this Chicken Poppy Seed Salad is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy elements packed into a single dish. Featuring tender shredded chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy red grapes, vibrant mandarin orange segments, and crunchy toasted almonds, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. A velvety homemade poppy seed dressing made with creamy mayonnaise, tangy Greek yogurt, honey, and apple cider vinegar ties the ingredients together, bringing a delicious balance of flavors to every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is ideal for a light lunch, picnic, or even a colorful addition to your dinner table. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor and garnish with extra almonds or poppy seeds for a stunning presentation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup Red grapes, halved
- 1 cup Mandarin orange segments (canned, drained or fresh)
- 1 cup Celery, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Sliced almonds, toasted
- 2 pieces Green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
Add the shredded chicken, halved red grapes, mandarin orange segments, sliced celery, toasted sliced almonds, and thinly sliced green onions to the bowl with the lettuce.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the poppy seed dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Optional garnish: sprinkle a few additional sliced almonds or poppy seeds on top before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3790 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 256.3 g | 329% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.8 g | 129% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 645 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 2333 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.8 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.5 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.6 g | ||
| Protein | 192.0 g | 384% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 920 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 4460 mg | 95% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
