Strawberry Chicken Salad & Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing

January 29, 2013

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This isn't a salad with chicken and strawberries ON it ... No. It's chicken salad with strawberries IN it! And it's soooo good! What could be better than chicken and fresh strawberries, seasoned with homemade poppy seed dressing? It's a delicious and refreshingly different chicken salad.

Chicken Salad:
3/4 c. bottled or homemade poppy seed dressing (see below)
1/4 c. minced green onions
3 T. chopped fresh basil

1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
4 c. chopped cooked chicken
2 c. diced fresh strawberries
1 c. chopped pecans
Salt, to taste

Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing:
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. canola oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. apple cider vinegar
1/4 c. white, yellow, or Vidalia onion, finely chopped
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. poppy seeds

Prepare the Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing (if using): 1. Combine all dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender. Process until well combined. Prepare the Chicken Salad: 2. Stir together the...
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Nutritions

Calories
5769

Sodium
3567mg
148% DV

Fat
364g
560% DV

Protein
413g
827% DV

Carbs
122g
41% DV

Fiber
60g
241% DV