POPPY SEED FRUITED CHICKEN SALAD

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This photo by Betty Crocker recipes, inspired me to make my own salad and place it in this star design. Hope you like my salad, in this star shape.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 small boneless skinless chicken planks, cut in bite size pieces
1/2 c raspberry walnut vinaigrette
2 tsp poppy seeds
1/2 c diced red apple, cored but unpeeled
1/2 c red bell pepper, diced
1/4 c chopped almonds or walnuts, optional
1/2 c navel orange segments. diced
1/2 c red grapes, halved
1/2 c pineapple, chunks drained
1 small personal size seedless watermelon, sliced in 1/2
DRESSING:
1/4 c mayonnaise, to taste
1/4 c light honey(dark is to strong)
1/4 c thawed limeade concentrate, undiluted

Steps:

  • 1. Remove rind from melon and slice in 1-inch slices - stack 3 slices high and slice into 8- tri-angles. Stack the tri-angles in a circle like above photo forming a circle with pointed ends out- leaving a center open on a large cake plate; chill until ready to use.
  • 2. Put chicken pieces in raspberry vinaigrette in a ziploc freezer bag. Refrigerate to marinate for 1 hour. Remove chicken from marinade with tongs and discard marinade. Sauté chicken in 1 Tablespoon olive oil until cooked through, Chill.
  • 3. Mix the chicken, and fruit,nuts together in a large bowl. Combine dressing ingredients and blend well - pour over chicken mixture in bowl, stir to coat evenly.
  • 4. To serve. Fill center of melon star, mounding it up. Top with a few slivered almonds, if desired.

Jacklynn Gore
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Annetjie Sehume
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always short on time during the week, and this salad is so quick and easy to make. Plus, it's healthy and delicious.


Padreek Webster
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I'm always looking for new chicken salad recipes, and this one is definitely a winner. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.


Amir Sandi
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This chicken salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Tanveer ali
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I'm not a big fan of poppy seeds, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the chicken was perfectly cooked.


Joseph Wallace
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Blandi
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I added a little bit of Dijon mustard to the dressing for an extra kick. It was delicious!


Tristen Seeley
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I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was cooked evenly and the dressing was just the right consistency.


Give Ewey
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This chicken salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for picnics and potlucks.


Safdar Veer
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and doesn't require any fancy ingredients. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Its_PeachU
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This poppy seed chicken salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The chicken is tender and juicy, the fruits add a refreshing sweetness, and the poppy seed dressing brings it all together with a creamy, nutty flavor. I highly recomm