Description
This Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad is bursting with sweet strawberries, juicy blueberries, tender chicken, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta, all tossed in a luscious homemade poppyseed dressing. Fresh, vibrant, and ready in minutes—it’s the perfect light lunch, dinner, or showstopper for your next gathering!
Ingredients
Salad:
6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed or sliced
1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
½ cup blueberries
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
⅓ cup pecans, chopped (toasted if desired)
⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Poppyseed Dressing (Homemade Optional):
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey or sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
Make the Dressing:
In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper until fully combined. Chill until ready to use.
Prepare the Salad Base:
Place chopped romaine lettuce into a large serving bowl or divide between individual bowls.
Assemble the Salad:
Top lettuce with chicken, strawberries, blueberries, red onion, pecans, and feta.
Dress and Toss:
Drizzle poppyseed dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Save time by using rotisserie chicken.
Swap pecans for sunflower seeds if nut allergies are a concern.
Try mandarin oranges or raspberries instead of strawberries for a different fruity twist.
Keep dressing separate until serving to prevent soggy lettuce if making ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad , Lunch
- Method: No cook , Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg