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Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing: A Deliciously Fresh Twist on a Classic Favorite

Discover a delicious Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. Quick, flavorful, and easy to make!

Ingredients

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  • For the Dressing:
  • ½ cupmayonnaise
  • ¼ cupsour cream
  • 2 tablespoonshoney (softened)
  • 1 tablespoonDijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoonpoppy seeds
  • Salt, to taste
  • For the Salad:
  • 4 cupscooked chicken breast, chopped (about2chicken breasts)
  • 1 cuppecans, chopped
  • ½ cupdried cranberries
  • 4green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1. Prepare the Dressing:
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, Dijon mustard, and poppy seeds until smooth and well combined. Season with salt to taste.
  3. 2. Assemble the Salad:
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, pecans, dried cranberries, and green onions.
  5. 3. Toss with Dressing:
  6. Pour the prepared poppy seed dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing. Adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
  7. 4. Serve:
  8. Serve the salad immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for a few hours to let the flavors meld. This chicken salad is perfect served on its own, in sandwiches, or over greens.