Best Crunchy Poppyseed Chicken Salad Recipes

POPPYSEED CHICKEN SALAD

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Chicken, fresh grapes, and crunchy walnuts are tossed in a tangy-sweet poppyseed dressing to make this Poppyseed Chicken Salad.

Provided by Mary Younkin

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 cups cooked chicken, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups red grapes, halved
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped small
1/3 cup green onions, sliced thin
1/2 - 2/3 cup Poppyseed Dressing

Steps:

Combine the chicken, grapes, walnuts, and onions in a medium size mixing bowl. Drizzle with poppyseed dressing and stir to coat.
Serve immediately in sandwiches, with crackers, or on top of a garden salad. Refrigerate any leftovers. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 399 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN POPPY SEED SALAD SANDWICHES

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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories appetizer

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 celery stalks, finely chopped
4 cups seedless grapes, halved
2 cups slivered almonds
2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 tablespoons dried dill
1 loaf white sandwich bread

Steps:

Boil the chicken in a large pot filled with water until done, about 45 minutes. Drain the chicken and set aside to cool. Once the chicken is cooled, dice into small pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the celery, grapes, almonds, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, poppy seeds and dill. Mix until the salad is fully combined. Cut the crusts off of the bread and place a few tablespoons in between each sandwich, pressing to make it easy to pick up. Cut on the diagonal to make 2 triangles to serve.

CRUNCHY POPPY SEED CHICKEN SALAD

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This is so versatile that you can add/omit as desired. Use almonds or any other type nut instead of cashews, and get a low-cal poppyseed dressing to lower the fat content.

Provided by CoffeeB

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups broccoli coleslaw mix
2 large red peppers, thinly sliced
4 medium carrots, shredded
8 ounces pineapple tidbits, drained
6 ounces chicken breasts, cubed
1/2 cup poppy seed dressing
1/4 cup cashews

Steps:

Combine all ingredients except dressing and cashews in a large bowl.
Add dress and toss to coat.
Sprinkle with cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.1, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 170, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 6, Sugar 16.5, Protein 15.8

CRUNCHY POPPY SEED CHICKEN SALAD

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I got this recipe from the Summer 2005 issue of Kraft Food & Family magazine. I can't wait to try this one!

Provided by Mindi Bunch

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups broccoli coleslaw mix
2 large red bell peppers, thinly sliced
4 medium carrots, shredded
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
4 cooked chicken breasts, diced into about 1-inch squares
1/2 cup creamy poppy seed dressing
1/4 cup cashews

Steps:

Combine all ingredients except dressing and cashews in a large bowl.
Add dressing; toss to coat.
Sprinkle with cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 82.3, Sodium 168.7, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 11.9, Protein 32.2

POPPY SEED CHICKEN SALAD

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This attractive, chilled salad captures the lively flavor of the season in a snap. Renee Glowe of Clayton, Wisconsin combines tangy cranberries with pasta and toasted almonds for a standout dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2/3 cup uncooked spiral pasta
1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
3 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1/4 cup poppy seed salad dressing

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain well. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the chicken, almonds, onion, cranberries and celery. Stir in the pasta. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN POPPY SEED SALAD

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Juicy berries, crisp sugar snap peas and crunchy pecans complement the lime-marinated chicken in this pretty salad. The homemade sweet-sour dressing is simply delicious. -Rebekah Radewahn, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings plus 1 cup leftover dressing.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

3 tablespoons thawed limeade concentrate
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
DRESSING:
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
SALAD:
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine limeade concentrate and pepper; add the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours., Drain and discard marinade. In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, onion, mustard and salt. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds., In a large serving bowl, toss spinach with strawberries, peas, onion, chicken and 1/2 cup dressing. Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 35g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.