Strawberry Poppyseed Salad
Strawberry Poppyseed Salad is light but filling and brimming with vibrant berries and the crisp flavors of summer. Strawberries, blueberries, sweet oranges, and crunchy pecans are nestled in a bed of bright greens, and then tossed a homemade poppy seed dressing.
Servings: 4 large salads
Calories: 381kcal
Cost: $17
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 8 cups Salad Greens
- ½ cup Mandarin Orange Slices Drained if using canned
- 1 ½ cup Blueberries
- 1 lb Strawberries About 15-20 strawberries
- 1 cup Pecans Whole or Chopped
- ½ cup Red Onion Sliced Thin
- 1 lb Chicken Breast Grilled or sauteed
Poppyseed Dressing
- ½ cup Mayonnaise I use regular, but you could use light if you prefer.
- 1 tablespoon Milk
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 4 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Poppyseeds
- ½ teaspoon Ground Mustard
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Whisk together salad dressing ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use. The dressing blends and gets sweeter over time but can be used immediately.
- Wash greens and fruits. Slice strawberries and red onion. Grill or sauté chicken as desired and slice.
- Layer greens and lettuce on a platter or large salad bowl. Arrange remaining salad ingredients (oranges, blueberries, strawberries, pecans, and red onion) over top.
- Drizzle dressing just before serving or serve on the side and allow guests to add their own.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 15.6g | Fat: 19.2g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 4.6g | Sugar: 15.2g | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 4mg
