Best Poppy Seed Chicken Salad Recipes

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD WITH GRAPES AND POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
• In large bowl, stir together seasoning mix and dressing. Add pasta and remaining ingredients; toss to combine. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

POPPY SEED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 12 minutes; drain, rinse in cold water, and drain again.
• Toss pasta, chicken, onion, cranberries, celery, and almonds together in a salad bowl; drizzle with poppy seed dressing and stir to coat.

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.

LEMON POPPY SEED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the penne pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water until the pasta is cold; drain well.
• Place the drained penne pasta into a large mixing bowl, and stir in the chicken, celery, cranberries, and green onions. Pour in the salad dressing and lemon juice; stir until evenly mixed.

CHICKEN POPPY SEED SALAD

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.

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
• In large bowl, gently mix cooled cooked pasta, chicken, grapes and celery. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat well. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN POPPY SEED SALAD SANDWICHES

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.

POPPY SEED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to packaging directions. Rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, combine pasta and everything except dressing. Mix the dressing up in a small bowl and then pour on top and mix gently. Chill for several hours before serving.

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook the pasta twists as directed.
• Drain; rinse with cold water to cool.
• Drain well.
• In a large bowl, gently mix cooled cooked pasta, chicken, grapes and celery.
• Pour dressing over top salad; toss to coat well.
• Serve immediately.

POPPY SEED CHICKEN SALAD

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.

CHICKEN POPPY SEED PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat; lightly oil the grill.
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well.
• While pasta is cooking, grill the chicken breast halves until the meat is no longer pink in the middle and the juices run clear, 5 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chicken breast should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Allow to rest for about 5 minutes, then slice into bite-size pieces; keep warm.
• In a large salad bowl, lightly toss together the grilled chicken, hot cooked linguine, romaine, green pepper, red onion, and cucumber.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together safflower oil, cider vinegar, sugar, poppy seeds, dry mustard powder, and green onions until smooth and evenly blended. Pour the dressing over the salad to serve.

STRAWBERRY POPPY SEED SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a bowl, add the olive oil, Greek yogurt, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, poppy seeds, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and whisk until emulsified.
• Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
• Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
• Once cooled, slice the chicken on a cutting board.
• Toss spinach, strawberries, avocado, almonds, and sliced chicken together in a large bowl and drizzle with poppy seed dressing.
• Enjoy!

CHICKEN SALAD W/ PINEAPPLE POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine all salad ingredients except dressing and cashews in a large bowl.
• Whisk dressing ingredients together until well combined.
• Just before serving: Add dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cashews.

CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix together mayo, honey, vinegar and poppy seeds.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Add other ingredients, mix well.
• Let stand in refrigerator for at least one hour.
• Beware, the cranberries will begin to bleed into the salad if left overnight.
• Apply to bread of your choice.

CRUNCHY POPPY SEED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

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

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD W/ GRAPES,WALNUTS AND POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Place chicken in saucepan and boil until done, about 20-30 minutes. Let cool and cut into bite size pieces. Place chicken pieces in bowl and add curry powder, pepper and lemon juice and toss lightly; refrigerate until cold. Combine grapes, walnuts, ginger, mayonnaise and sour cream and add to cooled chicken and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Dressing Preparation: Combine sugar, salt, mustard and vinegar to a saucepan and boil to dissolve sugar. Cool. Add the onion juice and oil slowly and whisk until well blended. Stir in poppy seeds. Makes 1 1/2 cups. Tear or cut romaine into bite size pieces and put on plate. Put a scoop of chicken salad in the middle of the lettuce and drizzle with the poppy seed dressing.

POPPY-SEED CHICKEN SALAD PITAS

Steps:

• Cover the chicken with cold water in a saucepan and add 1 teaspoon salt. Remove strips of zest from half of the orange with a vegetable peeler; add the zest to the water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked through, about 18 minutes. Remove the chicken and let cool. Grate the remaining orange zest into a large bowl; juice the orange into the bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, celery, nuts, chives, poppy seeds, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Add the apricots, if desired. Shred the chicken, discarding the bones and skin, and toss with the dressing. Stuff a few lettuce leaves and some of the chicken salad into each pita. Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/poppy-seed-chicken-pitas-recipe.html?oc=linkback

MINIATURE RAVIOLI & CHICKEN SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook mini ravioletti to package directions. Throw in freezer for 10 minutes to chill.
• In the mean time cut up veggies, cheese & chicken. (please no canned chicken).
• Add cut up veggies, cheese, chicken & pine nuts to mini ravioli's.
• Add Poppy Seed Dressing little by little to the desired amount.
• If you like things real sweet add the craisins.
• Toss, refrigerate & check again in 2 hours Add more dressing if needed.
• Always better made a day in advance but 3 to 4 hours works too.

POPPY SEED FRUITED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Remove rind from melon and slice in 1-inch slices - stack 3 slices high and slice into 8- tri-angles. Stack the tri-angles in a circle like above photo forming a circle with pointed ends out- leaving a center open on a large cake plate; chill until ready to use.
• 2. Put chicken pieces in raspberry vinaigrette in a ziploc freezer bag. Refrigerate to marinate for 1 hour. Remove chicken from marinade with tongs and discard marinade. Sauté chicken in 1 Tablespoon olive oil until cooked through, Chill.
• 3. Mix the chicken, and fruit,nuts together in a large bowl. Combine dressing ingredients and blend well - pour over chicken mixture in bowl, stir to coat evenly.
• 4. To serve. Fill center of melon star, mounding it up. Top with a few slivered almonds, if desired.

TERIYAKI CHICKEN SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Place marinade in a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and discard marinade., Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., Slice chicken. Divide the romaine, kiwi, pineapple, oranges, celery, peppers, raspberries and strawberries among six plates; top with chicken. Sprinkle with green onions and cashews. Drizzle with salad dressing.