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Chicken and Fruit Salad


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A refreshing salad with a mix of fruits and grilled chicken, topped with poppyseed dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 6 cups chopped lettuce (romaine and/or iceberg)
  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
  • 2 cups chopped strawberries
  • 1½ cups chopped fresh pineapple
  • 1½ cups mandarin oranges
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup toasted pecans (roughly chopped)
  • 1¼ cups poppyseed dressing (store-bought or see recipe below)
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice (from 1 orange)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon poppyseeds
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Arrange the chopped lettuce in a large salad bowl.
  2. Layer the chicken, strawberries, pineapple, mandarin oranges, blueberries, and pecans over the top.
  3. Add the dressing ingredients to a jar. Cover, and shake until combined.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Notes

  • This salad can be made ahead of time, but it’s best to add the dressing just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Tossing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg