Strawberry Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
A vibrant and satisfying salad with juicy strawberries, crunchy almonds, creamy avocado, and tender chicken over fresh greens, finished with a tangy-sweet poppy seed dressing.
- Prep10 min
- Total10 min
- DifficultyEasy
- Servings2
This salad is a celebration of summer flavors. It's loaded with fresh berries, citrus, and creamy avocado, making it as beautiful as it is delicious.
The homemade poppy seed dressing ties everything together with a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. It's quick to assemble, making it an ideal light dinner or a standout side dish.
Ingredients
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach or field greens, sliced strawberries, blueberries, mandarin orange slices, chopped avocado, sliced almonds, and cooked chicken. Toss gently to mix.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, dry mustard (or dijon), and poppy seeds until smooth.
- Pour the desired amount of dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, with extra dressing on the side if you like.
💡 Tips
- For a heartier meal, add some grilled chicken breast instead of pre-cooked.
- If you don't have poppy seeds, you can omit them or use sesame seeds as a substitute.
- The dressing can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Inspired by a recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction
