Description
This Berry Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing recipe is a delightful mix of fresh greens, juicy berries, tender chicken, and crunchy nuts, all tossed together with a sweet and tangy homemade dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Mixed Greens:
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
Cooked Chicken:
- 2 cooked chicken breasts (sliced or shredded)
Berries:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries or raspberries
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 1/4 cup candied pecans or sliced almonds
- For the Poppy Seed Dressing:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (to thin, as needed)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and poppy seeds. Add milk to reach desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, layer greens, chicken, berries, red onion, cheese, and nuts. Drizzle with dressing before serving or serve on the side. Toss gently to combine.
Notes
- Grilled or rotisserie chicken works well.
- Homemade dressing is recommended for freshness.
- Try variations like avocado slices or blue cheese instead of feta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (if chicken is pre-cooked)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
