Mandarin Chicken Berry Pineapple Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Mandarin Chicken Berry Pineapple Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing—an irresistible fusion of flavors and textures perfect for any occasion! Tender slices of cooked chicken breast rest atop a colorful bed of mixed greens, accented by juicy mandarin oranges, sweet strawberries, fresh blueberries, and tropical pineapple chunks. Topped with crunchy toasted almonds and finished with a homemade poppy seed dressing made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, this salad is both light and satisfying. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory, making it an ideal choice for a healthy lunch or a stunning dinner centerpiece. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or looking for a fresh, nutritious option, this salad is guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Cooked chicken breast
• 6 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Mandarin oranges (canned or fresh)
• 1 cup Fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 cup Fresh blueberries
• 1 cup Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
• 0.25 cup Almonds, sliced and toasted
• 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the dressing: in a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Stir in the poppy seeds and set the dressing aside.

Step 2

Slice the cooked chicken breasts into thin strips. Set them aside to cool completely if they are warm.

Step 3

In a large serving bowl, add the mixed salad greens as the base layer.

Step 4

Evenly distribute the mandarin oranges, sliced strawberries, blueberries, and pineapple chunks over the greens.

Step 5

Place the sliced chicken on top of the salad in an even layer.

Step 6

Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the salad for added crunch and flavor.

Step 7

Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve the dressing on the side for individual portions.

Step 8

Toss gently to combine all the ingredients and ensure they're coated with the dressing. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1464.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1646.8

Total Fat 75.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 277.2mg	0%
Sodium 1082.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 125.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.2g	0%
Total Sugars 90.0g
Protein 122.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 420.6mg	0%
Iron 8.7mg	0%
Potassium 1698.9mg	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: 40.5%

Protein: 29.4%

Carbs: 30.1%