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Strawberry Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe

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This refreshing Strawberry Pecan Poppy Seed Chicken Salad combines tender shredded chicken with crunchy pecans, sweet juicy strawberries, and a tangy poppy seed dressing. It's a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it an ideal light lunch or picnic dish that's quick to prepare and delightful to eat.

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 1 green onion, thinly chopped
  • 5-6 large strawberries, diced
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Cut and chop all ingredients as specified: shred the chicken, chop celery into 1/4-inch pieces, thinly slice the green onion, dice the strawberries, and chop the pecans.
  2. Mix Base Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped celery, green onion, chopped pecans, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, poppy seeds, pepper, and salt. Stir well to coat evenly. Adjust the consistency by adding more mayonnaise or yogurt as needed.
  3. Add Strawberries: Gently fold the diced strawberries into the mixture. For the freshest texture, you may add the strawberries just before serving if preparing the salad ahead of time.
  4. Chill or Serve: Serve the salad immediately for best freshness or chill it in the refrigerator for 10-20 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.

Notes

  • Adding strawberries just before serving helps prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Adjust mayonnaise and yogurt to your preferred creaminess and tang level.
  • Use fresh shredded chicken from leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Chilling the salad enhances the flavors but is optional.
  • This salad pairs well with leafy greens, in a sandwich, or with crackers.

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