Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad
This beautiful, light salad is bursting with fresh fruit and goes great with crispy bread sticks and iced tea garnished with mint.
CHICKEN
3 to 4 (1 pound) Gold'n Plump® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
ALMONDS
3/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup sugar
SALAD
2 cups lightly packed baby spinach (from a 10-ounce bag)
2 cups coarsely chopped hearts of romaine lettuce (from a 10-ounce bag)
1/4 to 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 package (16 ounces) strawberries, cut into thirds
1 mango, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 package (4 ounces) blueberries
1/3 cup bottled poppyseed dressing
Prepare the grill. Position the grill rack about 6 inches above the coals or heat source.
Grill the chicken for about 6 minutes per side or until thoroughly cooked. Transfer the chicken to a plate. When it is cool enough to handle, cut into 1-inch pieces.
Stir together the almonds and sugar in a small skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar melts, turns a rich caramel color, and coats the almonds.
Remove the pan from the heat and continue stirring until slightly cooled. Transfer the almonds to a waxed paper- or parchment paper-lined plate, spreading them in a single layer. Cool completely and then separate into small pieces.
Toss the salad ingredients with the dressing in a large bowl. Add the cooked chicken and toss gently. Sprinkle with the sugared almonds.
For variety, prepare the chicken salad with other fruits (4 cups total), such as fresh kiwi, Mandarin oranges, and raspberries.
Nutritional information may change when substituting your chicken product. If you choose to substitute frozen chicken for this recipe, it's best to thaw before cooking.
- Serving Size
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Servings4
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- PER SERVING
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Calories475
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Calories from Fat38%
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Total Fat21g
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Saturated Fat3g
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Total Carbohydrate47g
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Protein30g
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Sugars35g
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Cholesterol61mg
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Dietary Fiber7g
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Sodium628mg
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- DAILY VALUE
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Vitamin A69%
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Vitamin C159%
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Calcium11%
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Iron12%
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- DIETARY EXCHANGES
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Starch/Bread1
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Fat4
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Fruit2
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Very Lean Meat3
- Recipes calling out meat in the Dietary Exchanges category were analyzed with information prior to 2014 updates. Recipes calling out protein were analyzed with the new information after 2014.
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