CHICKEN POPPY SEED SALAD

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Juicy berries, crisp sugar snap peas and crunchy pecans complement the lime-marinated chicken in this pretty salad. The homemade sweet-sour dressing is simply delicious. -Rebekah Radewahn, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings plus 1 cup leftover dressing.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons thawed limeade concentrate
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
DRESSING:
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
SALAD:
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine limeade concentrate and pepper; add the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours., Drain and discard marinade. In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, onion, mustard and salt. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds., In a large serving bowl, toss spinach with strawberries, peas, onion, chicken and 1/2 cup dressing. Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 35g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

geoffrey kibe
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This is one of my favorite salads. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Isaiah Leblanc
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add different fruits, nuts, or cheeses to change up the flavor.


Kops Dhlamini
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Santo Amador
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I wasn't sure about the poppy seed dressing, but it was actually really good. The salad is very light and refreshing.


Rana Qasim Mangat
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This salad is so delicious and easy to make. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit.


Arafat Bari
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I made this salad for my family, and they all loved it. The poppy seed dressing is a great way to add a little something extra to the salad.


Araik Ahmed
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This salad is perfect for a light and refreshing meal. The poppy seed dressing is especially good.


KGF King
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I love the combination of chicken, grapes, and poppy seed dressing. This salad is always a crowd-pleaser.


Lola Razinkova
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the salad turned out great. The poppy seed dressing is delicious, and the chicken is moist and tender.


Justin O
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. I love that I can use leftover chicken to make it.


MICAH ROHI
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I'm not usually a fan of poppy seed dressing, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is light and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the chicken and grapes.


Becky Beno
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This chicken poppy seed salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the sweet and crunchy combination of the poppy seed dressing and the chicken. I'll definitely be making this again.


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