Chicken Poppy Seed Salad

Bright, refreshing, and full of texture, this Chicken Poppy Seed Salad is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy elements packed into a single dish. Featuring tender shredded chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy red grapes, vibrant mandarin orange segments, and crunchy toasted almonds, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. A velvety homemade poppy seed dressing made with creamy mayonnaise, tangy Greek yogurt, honey, and apple cider vinegar ties the ingredients together, bringing a delicious balance of flavors to every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is ideal for a light lunch, picnic, or even a colorful addition to your dinner table. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor and garnish with extra almonds or poppy seeds for a stunning presentation.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup Red grapes, halved
• 1 cup Mandarin orange segments (canned, drained or fresh)
• 1 cup Celery, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 pieces Green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and chop the romaine lettuce and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the shredded chicken, halved red grapes, mandarin orange segments, sliced celery, toasted sliced almonds, and thinly sliced green onions to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, prepare the poppy seed dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

Step 6

Optional garnish: sprinkle a few additional sliced almonds or poppy seeds on top before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2008.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3789.9

Total Fat 256.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 644.8mg	0%
Sodium 2333.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 192.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.5g	0%
Total Sugars 100.6g
Protein 192.0g	0%

Vitamin D 5.6IU	0%
Calcium 920.2mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 4459.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.0%

Protein: 20.0%

Carbs: 20.1%