Strawberry Chicken Salad
Fresh Strawberry Chicken Salad made with spinach, berries, avocado, and tender chicken.Tossed with a creamy homemade poppy seed dressing.A healthy, protein-packed meal ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups spinach or field greens
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 3/4 cup blueberries
- 3/4 cup mandarin orange slices
- 1/2 ripe avocado chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 8 ounces cooked chicken chopped or shredded
Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground dry mustard or 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Instructions
- Add the spinach or field greens to a large serving bowl.
- Top with sliced strawberries, blueberries, mandarin oranges, avocado, sliced almonds, and cooked chicken.
- Gently toss the salad ingredients until evenly distributed.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, mustard, and poppy seeds until smooth.
- Pour the desired amount of dressing over the Strawberry Chicken Salad.
- Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Fresh seasonal strawberries provide the best flavor.
- Mandarin oranges can be replaced with fresh orange segments.
- Honey can be adjusted according to desired sweetness.
- For a dairy-free version, use a dairy-free yogurt alternative.
- This salad pairs beautifully with crusty bread, soup, or grilled vegetables.