Strawberry Chicken Salad
A vibrant Strawberry Chicken Salad that combines juicy strawberries, savory chicken, and a tangy creamy dressing, perfect for summer meals.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
3 cups Cooked Chicken Breast, shredded or diced
2 cups Fresh Strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 cup Celery, finely diced
¼ cup Red Onion, finely minced
½ cup Pecans or Walnuts, toasted and chopped
¼ cup Fresh Mint or Basil, chopped (optional)
½ cup Mayonnaise, full-fat
¼ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
1-2 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup, adjust to taste
1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1 teaspoon Poppy Seeds
½ teaspoon Salt, to taste
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cook chicken breasts until thoroughly cooked, let cool, then shred or dice into bite-sized pieces
- Chop the Fresh Ingredients: Hull and quarter strawberries, finely dice celery, and mince red onion. Optional: chop fresh herbs
- Whip Up the Dressing: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, mustard, and poppy seeds until smooth. Season to taste
- Combine and Mix: Toss the chicken, strawberries, celery, onion, nuts, and herbs in a large bowl with the dressing until coated
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving
Notes
Chilling the salad helps meld the flavors beautifully.
Toast nuts for enhanced flavor.
Customize the salad by using different berries or nuts.
Find it online: https://onthatplate.com/strawberry-chicken-salad/