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    Whip & Wander » Recipes » salads & dressings

    Published: May 2, 2019 · Modified: Jun 25, 2022 by Jenni · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Strawberry Poppy Seed Chicken Salad

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    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!

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    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.

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    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

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    A note for special diets

    Depending on how you choose to serve this Strawberry Poppy Seed Chicken Salad, it can be friendly for grain-free, gluten-free, nightshade-free, dairy-free, and low-carb diets; including Keto, Whole30, Paleo, and Low-FODMAP diets. Looking for a way to lighten this recipe up? If your diet allows for dairy, I've had good success swapping half of the mayo in this recipe for thick Greek yogurt instead.

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    Strawberry Poppy Seed Chicken Salad in a white bowl on top of a copper tray with a white cloth underneath

    Strawberry Poppy Seed Chicken Salad

    ★★★★★ 5 from 48 reviews
    • Author: Whip & Wander
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 8 portions 1x
    • Category: Salads & Dressings, Mains
    • Method: No-Cook
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    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

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    • 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

    1. In a large bowl mix together mayo, Dijon mustard, mint, poppy seeds, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper.
    2. 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

    Keywords: Chicken Salad, Strawberries, Mint, Almonds

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    Comments

    1. Saima says

      May 18, 2019 at 10:53 pm

      Strawberry season is here and what better way to have them than a salad that looks as appetising as this one? Your strawberry salad looks too good! It will make for a very refreshing change from the usual salad ideas.

      ★★★★★

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    2. Rebecca Blackwell says

      May 18, 2019 at 10:29 am

      Reading this post when I'm hungry is either a terrible or brilliant idea, depending on your perspective. My stomach is literally growling. I think I have almost all the ingredients on hand to make this, including the first actually good strawberries I've purchased this year - hallelujah! - so, I have a strong feeling that this salad is going to show up in our kitchen this weekend. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!

      ★★★★★

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    3. Kelly Anthony says

      May 18, 2019 at 4:47 am

      Strawberry Poppy Seed Chicken Salad is one of my favorites in the spring and summer! I've haven't had it with French Dijon yet but that sounds AMAZING!

      ★★★★★

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    4. Tracy says

      May 17, 2019 at 9:27 pm

      Butter lettuce - what a perfect choice for this incredible chicken salad. My family LOVED it. And those storage containers - THANK YOU, they are amazing!!

      ★★★★★

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    5. Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen says

      May 17, 2019 at 6:13 am

      What a delicious looking and colorful salad - perfect for the summer months! I love adding fruits to salad, look forward to trying this!

      ★★★★★

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    6. ana @ muy delish says

      May 16, 2019 at 11:53 pm

      Yay I'm so happy that strawberry season has started and can't wait to try this recipe. I love how you served the salad with the lettuce leaves. Thanks for the fabulous recipe!

      ★★★★★

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    7. Daniela says

      May 16, 2019 at 8:17 am

      We just bought a house that comes with a HUGE strawberry patch, and we are impatiently waiting for the strawberries to appear. When they do, the first thing I'm making is this strawberry chicken salad! I'm always trying to cut down on carbs, so I love the idea of serving it in lettuce cups. Great recipe!

      ★★★★★

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    8. Stephanie Simmons says

      May 15, 2019 at 1:13 pm

      Strawberries and poppy seeds are the best summer flavor combo! I love this easy, tasty salad!

      ★★★★★

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    9. Mimi says

      May 13, 2019 at 8:30 pm

      I've started to experiment with strawberries in my salads just recently and have been always enjoying something new about my experiments. I can't wait to try your recipe!

      ★★★★★

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    10. April says

      May 13, 2019 at 8:29 pm

      Strawberries, strawberries - I never get tired of them! Such a wonderful ingredient to cook with - there are always so many delicious recipes you can make - like this delicious salad - yum!

      ★★★★★

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    11. Tina says

      May 13, 2019 at 5:48 pm

      This is great timing. We have strawberries in our store now and I am always on the lookout for chicken recipes. Saving this for soon. My husband will be pleased. Thanks for another great recipe!

      ★★★★★

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    12. Maman de sara says

      May 13, 2019 at 10:03 am

      I love the add of poppy seeds to this chicken salad, that looks delicious.

      ★★★★★

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    13. Emmanuella Sjögren says

      May 11, 2019 at 9:31 pm

      This looks delicious! Will definitely give this a try. Would be perfect for beach picnic 🧺

      ★★★★★

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    14. sheenam | thetwincookingproject says

      May 11, 2019 at 5:10 am

      Oh this strawberry salad looks so so good.

      Reply
    15. Jacqueline Debono says

      May 11, 2019 at 2:46 am

      I'm totally in love with this salad. I have a ton of strawberries to use up as we were given a case by a farmer friend a couple of days ago, plus I have strawberries growing in the garden. Think I'm going to be making this a few times this summer!

      ★★★★★

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    16. Clair says

      May 10, 2019 at 10:12 pm

      Oh my! This salad not only looks pretty, but it sounds so yummy!

      Reply
    17. Jeannette (Jay Joy) says

      May 10, 2019 at 9:47 pm

      This Strawberry Poppy Seed Chicken Salad looks so good. I swear now that I live in a country where strawberries aren't readily available, I am seeing all these amazing recipes for strawberries.

      ★★★★★

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    18. chihyu says

      May 10, 2019 at 6:45 pm

      Love this dish so much. Full of flavor and healthy delicious!

      ★★★★★

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    19. Neha says

      May 10, 2019 at 12:58 pm

      And it's time for refreshing summer salads again, yay! This one looks so fresh and appetizing with all the berries and greens, love it.

      ★★★★★

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    20. Luci's Morsels says

      May 10, 2019 at 12:48 pm

      The strawberries this year are even better than they have been the last few years too! At least in California! Love this salad setup and the idea of serving it in lettuce wraps! Such a yummy way to enjoy strawberries this summer!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
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