Almond Poppy Seed Chicken Salad Recipe
Chunky almond poppy seed chicken salad with a creamy, crunchy dressing. This spring salad is perfect on croissants, rolled into wraps or served in between thick slices of brioche!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 297kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken cubed or shredded
- 1/3 cup heavy cream*
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise light or regular, (more to taste if needed)
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp dry yellow mustard OR 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp kosher sea salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1/3 cup celery diced
- 1/4 cup red onion OR shallot, finely diced
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds toasted
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine all of the ingredients. Toss to coat.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes, then serve. If refrigerating longer, reserve the toasted nuts and add right before serving.
Notes
*You can sub this for plain Greek yogurt
-Quartered grapes or 1/4-inch pieces of apple make a great addition to this salad. Anywhere from 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup.
Nutrition
Serving: 8serving | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 446mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg