Strawberry Poppy Seed Chicken (Printable version)

Rotisserie chicken, strawberries, greens, feta and nuts in a creamy poppy seed dressing—bright and ready in 20 minutes.

# What you need:

→ Salad Base

01 - 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped
02 - 4 cups mixed spring greens (baby spinach, arugula)
03 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
04 - 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
07 - 1/4 cup roasted pecans or sliced almonds

→ Poppy Seed Dressing

08 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
09 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
10 - 2 tablespoons honey
11 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to make it:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the spring greens, shredded rotisserie chicken, sliced strawberries, cucumber, and red onion.
03 - Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Scatter crumbled feta cheese and roasted pecans or sliced almonds over the top. Serve immediately, garnished with additional strawberry slices if desired.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required, which means your kitchen stays cool and you stay sane on hot days.
  • The poppy seed dressing comes together in about sixty seconds and tastes like something from a fancy deli.
02 -
  • The dressing thickens as it chills, so thin it with a splash of water if you make it ahead.
  • Wait to add the dressing until right before serving or the greens will wilt into a soggy mess within minutes.
03 -
  • Pull the rotisserie chicken meat off the bone while it is still warm and refrigerate it uncovered so it dries slightly and absorbs dressing better.
  • Toasting the nuts in a dry skillet for two minutes over medium heat is the single step that takes this from good to memorable.

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