Description
A delightful combination of tender chicken, crunchy pecans, and sweet strawberries, topped with a creamy dressing for a refreshing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 2 celery stalks, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 green onion, chopped thin
- 5–6 large strawberries, diced
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Start by cutting up all your ingredients. For the celery, chop it into small pieces that will mix well with the chicken. The green onion should be sliced thin to add a mild onion flavor. Next, dice the strawberries into bite-sized pieces. If you have leftover chicken, simply shred it.
- Mix the base ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped celery, green onion, and chopped pecans. Mix gently to evenly distribute.
- Make the dressing: Add the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, poppy seeds, and pepper to the bowl. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Incorporate the strawberries: Gently fold in the diced strawberries, being careful not to mash them.
- Chill or serve immediately: You can serve the salad right away or chill it for 10-20 minutes for better flavor.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and adjust the dressing based on your preference. You can also store the salad in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chicken salad, strawberry salad, easy salad, healthy lunch, summer salad