Best 10 Poppy Seed Fruited Chicken Salad Recipes

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When it comes to summery salads, there's hardly anything more beloved than chicken salad. This recipe for Poppy Seed Fruited Chicken Salad is a delicious, colorful and refreshing salad that is sure to become a new favorite. With succulent chicken, sweet and juicy fruits, and a tangy poppy seed dressing, this salad will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or an easy picnic meal, this recipe has got you covered. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN AND FRUIT SALAD WITH POPPYSEED DRESSING RECIPE



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Chicken and Fruit Salad With Poppyseed Dressing Recipe - delicious spinach salad bursting with fresh berries, citrus, poppyseeds, and tender, juicy chicken!

Provided by Courtney O'Dell

Categories     Salads

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the salad:
1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken breasts
2 cups spinach
1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup red grapes
1/4 cup green grapes
1/4 cup blueberries
1/4 cup blackberries
1/2 orange, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup sliced blanched almonds
2 tbsp hemp hearts, optional
For the citrus poppyseed dressing:
1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 c. freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
3 T. honey
1/4 tsp. celtic sea salt
1 1/2 tsp. poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix salad.
  • In a medium sized bowl, add all dressing ingredients and whisk well to combine.
  • Toss salad in dressing just as you are ready to serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 45 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 28 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 293 grams sodium, Sugar 21 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams unsaturated fat

POPPYSEED CHICKEN SALAD



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Chicken, fresh grapes, and crunchy walnuts are tossed in a tangy-sweet poppyseed dressing to make this Poppyseed Chicken Salad.

Provided by Mary Younkin

Categories     Main Course     Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups cooked chicken, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups red grapes, halved
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped small
1/3 cup green onions, sliced thin
1/2 - 2/3 cup Poppyseed Dressing

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, grapes, walnuts, and onions in a medium size mixing bowl. Drizzle with poppyseed dressing and stir to coat.
  • Serve immediately in sandwiches, with crackers, or on top of a garden salad. Refrigerate any leftovers. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 399 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN POPPY SEED SALAD SANDWICHES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 celery stalks, finely chopped
4 cups seedless grapes, halved
2 cups slivered almonds
2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 tablespoons dried dill
1 loaf white sandwich bread

Steps:

  • Boil the chicken in a large pot filled with water until done, about 45 minutes. Drain the chicken and set aside to cool. Once the chicken is cooled, dice into small pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the celery, grapes, almonds, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, poppy seeds and dill. Mix until the salad is fully combined. Cut the crusts off of the bread and place a few tablespoons in between each sandwich, pressing to make it easy to pick up. Cut on the diagonal to make 2 triangles to serve.

POPPYSEED FRUIT SALAD



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Treat your senses to our colorful Poppy Seed Fruit Salad. KRAFT Creamy Poppyseed Dressing is the proverbial cherry on top of our Poppy Seed Fruit Salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Fruit Recipes

Time 15m

Yield Makes 12 servings, 2/3 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup KRAFT Creamy Poppyseed Dressing
1/3 cup strawberry low-fat yogurt
2 cups halved strawberries
2 cups seedless green grapes
2 medium kiwi, peeled, sliced
1 small cantaloupesliced
1 small honeydew melon, sliced
1 medium star fruit, sliced

Steps:

  • Mix dressing and yogurt until well blended.
  • Arrange fruit decoratively on platter.
  • Serve with the dressing mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

POPPY SEED SALAD



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Mandarin oranges add the color and the dressing adds the zing to this mixture of greens. You can use spinach or iceberg lettuce in place of romaine, or use a combination of any of them.

Provided by Rhonda

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 heads romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
3 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 bunch green onions, chopped
5 ounces slivered almonds
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 cup vegetable oil
1 ½ tablespoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Mix lettuce, oranges, green onions, and almonds in a large mixing bowl.
  • Blend sugar, vinegar, salt, and mustard in a blender. Stream oil into the dressing while blending. Continue to blend until the dressing emulsifies. Add poppy seeds and blend briefly to mix. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Fat 37.4 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 894.2 mg, Sugar 35.3 g

CHILLED CREAMY POPPYSEED PASTA AND FRUIT SALAD



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A perfect addition to any meal, this colorful pasta salad, featuring fresh fruits and creamy poppyseed dressing, is sure to be a hit with the home crowd.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), cooked, drained and cooled
2 pkg. (6 oz. each) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
2 cups cantaloupe chunks
1 green onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. finely chopped mint leaves
3/4 cup KRAFT Creamy Poppyseed Dressing

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Refrigerate 30 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 710 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g

TANGY POPPY SEED FRUIT SALAD



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For a fruit salad that's delightful, we combine berries and citrus with a honey-lime dressing flecked with poppy seeds. -Carrie Howell, Lehi, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
1 pound fresh strawberries, quartered
2 cups fresh blueberries
2 cups fresh raspberries
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 medium kiwifruit, peeled, halved and sliced
DRESSING:
2 to 4 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Place all fruit in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Drizzle over fruit; toss gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

POPPY SEED FRUIT SALAD



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Almonds add a nice crunch to this pretty salad that's always a hit when I sere it. It's refreshing and goes with just about anything. The sweet-tart dressing can be used with any combination of fruits. -Edie DeSpain Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup thawed limeade concentrate
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 cup halved fresh strawberries
1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup cubed seedless watermelon
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the honey, limeade concentrate and poppy seeds. In a serving bowl, combine the fruit. Drizzle with dressing; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with the almonds. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

POPPY SEED FRUIT SALAD



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What's more inviting than fresh fruit? An extra-special combo of honey, frozen limeade and poppy seed tossed with the freshest fruit.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
2 teaspoons poppy seed
1 cup strawberries, cut in half
1 cup cubed pineapple
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup cubed watermelon
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix honey, limeade concentrate and poppy seed.
  • Carefully toss fruit with honey mixture. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 0 mg

TANGY POPPY SEED FRUIT SALAD



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A very light and delicious fruit dessert with a little twist.

Provided by SWEETKATY

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Strawberry Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks - drained with juice reserved
1 orange, peeled and segmented
1 kiwi -- peeled, halved and sliced
1 cup seedless grapes
1 cup quartered strawberries
¼ teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss pineapple, orange, kiwi, grapes and strawberries. In a small cup or bowl, combine lime zest, lime juice, honey, poppy seeds and 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice. Stir well and toss with fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 3.7 mg, Sugar 39.1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • When poaching the chicken, be sure to simmer it gently to prevent it from becoming tough.
  • Use a variety of fruits in the salad for a more flavorful and colorful dish.
  • If you don't have any poppy seeds on hand, you can use slivered almonds or walnuts instead.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Poppy seed chicken salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a snack. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors, poppy seed chicken salad is a surefire hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try - you won't be disappointed!

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