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.
Servings 4
Calories 410kcal
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