Description
A light and refreshing salad featuring tender shredded chicken, juicy strawberries, and crunchy pecans, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 2 celery stalks, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
- 1 green onion, chopped thin
- 5–6 large strawberries, diced
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, plain
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut and chop the ingredients accordingly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except the strawberries, stirring to mix them thoroughly.
- Add more mayo or yogurt to achieve your desired consistency.
- Fold in the strawberries carefully, or wait until just before serving if you prefer them fresh.
- This salad can be served immediately, or you can chill it for about 10-20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Fresh ingredients yield the best results; consider leaving strawberries out until serving for optimal freshness. A mix of dark and light meat chicken can enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg