Poppy Seed Chicken Salad

I made this Poppy Seed Chicken Salad one night on a whim, and it has been a weeknight summer favorite ever since. Here I pair tender chicken with grapes, red onion, celery, cashews, and chives and dress them in a dressing that adds a refreshingly vibrant bite. This is an irresistible chicken salad recipe that you will turn to again and again.

How to Make Poppy Seed Chicken Salad:

One of the best things about chicken salad is that even if you can't cook, it is a cinch to throw together.

Step 1: In a large bowl combine chicken, celery, grapes, red onion, cashews, and chives.

Step 2: In a blender combine yogurt, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, orange juice, maple syrup, poppy seeds, salt, and cayenne pepper. Process until smooth.

Step 3: Add dressing to the chicken mixture and toss. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Step 4: Serve on a bed of Boston lettuce.

Variations for This Recipe

• Use lemon juice or lime juice in place of the orange juice in the dressing.
• Use diced red apples in place of the grapes.
• Add crumbled goat cheese on top.
• Use dried cranberries in place of the grapes.

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• Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
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Poppy Seed Chicken Salad

This Orange Poppyseed Chicken Salad is light and refreshing, Using yogurt instead of mayo, this healthier chicken salad is perfect for lunch.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Healthy

Keyword: bright, summer

Servings: 4

Calories: 410kcal

Author: Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

• 16 ounces cooked chicken diced or shredded
• 3 celery stalks diced
• 2 cups red grapes halved
• ½ cup diced red onion
• ⅓ cup cashews chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• 1 head Boston lettuce separated into leaves
• Poppy Seed Dressing
• ¼ cup plain yogurt dairy or non-dairy
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
• 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup or sweetener of choice
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional

Instructions

• Combine chicken, celery, grapes, red onion, cashews and chives in a large bowl.
• In a blender, combine yogurt, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, orange juice, maple syrup, poppy seeds, salt and cayenne pepper. Process until smooth.
• Toss dressing with the chicken mixture and refrigerate for at least one hour. Re-toss before serving.
• Serve on a bed of Boston lettuce.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 694mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1785IU | Vitamin C: 12.1mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 3.3mg