Very easy and tasty recipe. I used low-fat poppy seed dressing and low-fat mayonnaise as substitutes. It tasted great. I don't think I'll even try the original version. Very yummy!
Chicken-and-Strawberry Salad
Top a mixture of mixed salad greens, strawberries and almonds with a sweet poppy seed dressing for a colorful springtime main dish salad.
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup poppy seed dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 pounds chopped cooked chicken (about 3 1/2 cups)
- 2 celery ribs, sliced
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, halved
- 1 avocado, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1 (10-ounce) package mixed salad greens
- Garnishes: avocado slices, whole strawberries
Preparation
- Whisk together dressing and mayonnaise in a large bowl; cover and chill 30 minutes.
- Add chopped chicken and next 5 ingredients to dressing mixture, gently tossing to coat. Serve over mixed salad greens. Garnish, if desired.
Chicken-and-Strawberry Salad Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Salads
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- CUISINE: American, Southern
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits, Vegetables, Poultry
- OCCASION: Spring, Summer, July 4th, Labor Day, Memorial Day
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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