Best Poppyseed Chicken Salad Recipes

CRUNCHY POPPYSEED CHICKEN SALAD

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Broccoli slaw and cashews bring the crunchy to this easy (and better-for-you) chicken salad tossed with poppyseed dressing.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Sauces & Condiments

Time 15m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups broccoli slaw
2 large red peppers, thinly sliced
4 carrots, shredded
1 can (8 oz.) pineapple tidbits, drained
1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
1/2 cup KRAFT Creamy Poppyseed Dressing
1/4 cup PLANTERS Cashews

Steps:

Combine all ingredients except dressing and nuts in large bowl.
Add dressing; toss to coat.
Top with nuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 700 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 16 g

POPPYSEED CHICKEN SALAD

Poppyseed Chicken Salad image

This recipe is a favorite among my friends. Whether it is for bridge day or a small bible study group, it is easy to prepare. A nice lunch that is feastive and flavorful any time of the year.

Provided by Sena Wilson

Categories Salads

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 uncooked chicken breasts, flattened
1/4 tsp each of ms. dash seasoning blend, onion powder, salt, lemon pepper (or black pepper)
3 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 c green seedless grapes, cut in halves
1 celery stalk, chopped
1/2 c pecan or walnut halves
8 oz can of pineapple chunks, drained
2 avocadoes, halved, peeled and seeds removed
1 bottle poppyseed dressing

Steps:

1. Mix together seasonings: Mrs. Dash Seasoning Blend, onion powder, lemon pepper, and salt. Set aside. Prepare the chicken breasts by flattening with a mallet. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over both sides of breasts.
2. Heat olive oil in skillet. Brown chicken breasts lightly on both sides; lower heat and cook until done. Set aside and cool.
3. Mix together grapes, celery, pecans, and pineapple. When chicken is cooled, chop and add to other ingredients. Add enough poppyseed dressing to comine all ingredients and generously fill the avocado halves. Serve on leafs of red lettuce with a freshly baked loaf of french bread, or sesame crackers.