Strawberry Poppy Seed Chicken Salad Stuffed Cucumbers Recipes

STRAWBERRY POPPY SEED SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place greens, chicken, strawberries and goat cheese in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with pecans, if desired.

STRAWBERRY CHICKEN POPPY SEED SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, strawberries, onion, celery, toasted almonds and fresh basil.
• To toast almonds: place almonds in a small pan over medium heat. Toast until slightly browned tossing occasionally. This only takes a few minutes so watch closely.
• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and poppy seeds. Gently stir into the chicken mixture. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Serving option: scoop into a lettuce leaf or scoop onto a bed of greens and top with green onions and a few toasted almonds.

STRAWBERRY POPPY SEED CHICKEN SALAD STUFFED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, poppy seeds, vinegar, salt and pepper.
• Add in the remaining ingredients, except the cucumbers, and stir everything together until it's coated in the dressing.
• Cut the cucumbers into approximately 1-1 1/2 inch thick slices then use a teaspoon or melon baller to scoop out some of the center. Be careful not to go all the way through the cucumber slice, just make a well for the chicken salad to sit in.
• Fill the cucumbers with the chicken salad and top with extra sliced almonds and chives. Serve.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine sliced strawberries, olive oil, white vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, onion, mustard, salt, and pepper in a food processor and process dressing until smooth.
• Combine diced chicken, sliced strawberries, and pecans in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.