Hello to Spring Weather
Fresh strawberries are such a delicious hello to the gentle unthawing of winter into warm spring weather. One of my favorite ways to use the sweet red berry is in this Strawberry Poppy Seed Chicken Salad, packed with poppy seeds, mint, and a creamy lemon Dijon dressing. If you have a rotisserie chicken or leftover shredded chicken, this sweet and savory chicken salad can be ready in as little as 10 minutes!
How to Serve this Strawberry Poppy Seed Chicken Salad
This Strawberry Poppy Seed Chicken Salad is delightful served as a sandwich filling, on top of salad greens, or in lettuce cups.
If you use it as a sandwich filling, my favorite bread to pair it with is a buttery brioche or a sourdough, as the natural sweetness compliments the flavors in this salad. This chicken salad also works really well in gluten-free breads as well, if needed.
If you prefer to serve this chicken salad with greens, I prefer butter lettuce. The sweet leaves are a fantastic compliment to the sweet strawberries in this chicken salad and are sturdy enough to hold plenty of filling if using it for lettuce cups. Romaine lettuce is also a nice option if you prefer a crunchier salad green.
An Easy Shortcut
This chicken salad recipe is ideal for easy meal prep because it can easily be constructed using a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken or leftover shredded chicken and can keep for up to 4 days when stored properly in the fridge. If you choose to prepare this recipe in advance for packable weekday lunches, I suggest packing any lettuce greens separately from the chicken salad so the greens stay as fresh as possible.
What tools do I need to make this recipe?
- A cutting board
- A chef's knife
- A kitchen scale - OR - Measuring cups (for less precise measurements)
- Measuring spoons
- A citrus zester
- A large mixing bowl
- A small bowl
- A small whisk or fork
- A mixing spoon - OR - Spatula
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Looking for more Dinner Inspiration?
Love this Strawberry Poppy Seed Chicken Salad recipe? Here are some additional salad recipes that you might enjoy!
- French Chicken Salad
- Strawberry Peach Summer Salad with Basil Walnut Pesto
- Creamy Raspberry Kale Salad
- Smoked Salmon and Citrus Salad with Cucumber and Avocado
- Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Blue Cheese, Cranberries, and Pecans
- Crunchy Greek Salad with Avocado and Feta
Strawberry Poppy Seed Chicken Salad
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 portions
- Category: Salads & Dressings, Mains
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This Strawberry Poppy Seed Chicken Salad is packed with poppy seeds, mint, and a creamy lemon Dijon dressing and can be made in 10 minutes!
Ingredients
- 208 g (about 1 cup) mayo
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1 ½ tsp poppy seeds
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 ½ lbs chicken, cooked and shredded (a rotisserie chicken works too!)
- 225 g (about 1 ½ cups) fresh strawberries, chopped
- 51 g (about 1 cup) green onions, chopped
- 56 g (about ½ cup) sliced almonds
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together mayo, Dijon mustard, mint, poppy seeds, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shredded chicken, strawberries, green onions, and almonds. Mix together until well combined.
Notes
Nutritional information on Whip & Wander is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about ⅔ cup)
- Calories: 376
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 129 mg
Kelly says
I'm totally digging the strawberries right now. And I'm digging the yummy salad these go in. Love it!
Edyta says
This is a super delicious salad that screams "Summer" . It's going to be my go-to all summer long.
Matt Ivan says
Wow love the sweet and savory flavors here!
Sara Welch says
This is a great salad for spring! Will be perfect for our Mother's Day picnic!
Jill says
I love that you are showing this chicken salad served on lettuce cups. It sounds like a delicious recipe!
Megan Stevens says
Wow, this looks amazing in the lettuce cups! I love the idea of serving this this summer! Thank you!
Amanda says
This looks perfect for strawberry season! Love the little lettuce cups.
Becca says
With it being so hot already, I’m so craving light and fresh salads like this recipe! I love putting strawberries in salad, so I’ll definitely be trying this out!
Mary says
That looks like a fantastic light summer meal! I love it. I also love that strawberries are already here. They're my fav 🙂
Erin says
This looks super delicious and perfect for the warmer weather that we're having lately!
Katie Carrick says
With the weather starting to warm up, this looks like a good option for parties too!
paleoglutenfreeguy says
Loving all these flavors together, especially the mint and dijon in the dressing. This is like the perfect spring salad!
Stine Mari says
I love using strawberries in savory dishes, this chicken salad looks so delicious and Summery! I'm looking forward to strawberry season here, but that's still many weeks!
Irena says
Okay, this recipe looked totally up my alley. I love fruit and berries with savoury foods and the combination of strawberries and poppyseeds is awesome. Worked magically with chicken, I have to say. Will be making again!!!
Raia Todd says
This salad sounds so fresh and delicious!
Jere Cassidy says
I love that you served this salad in lettuce cups. This looks like a perfect lunch or brunch salad.
Danielle Wolter says
now this is a chicken salad i can get behind. my boyfriend loves chicken salad but i don't ever make it. I definitely want to try this recipe - it sounds delicious!
Tessa Simpson says
My strawberries are just getting their baby berries...I can't wait to try this healthy salad!
Amanda says
The strawberries in our backyard are flowering and look like they're close to popping, so this will be the perfect salad to use with them! I just love fruit in salads, and that poppy seed dressing sounds like the perfect complement. Thanks for sharing!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy says
This looks like a great salad for lunch, brunch or dinner. Healthy and delicious at the same time. The combination of strawberries, poppy seeds and chicken are great!!