Strawberry Poppyseed Salad

5 from 6 votes

Strawberry Poppyseed Salad is light but filling and brimming with vibrant berries and the crisp flavors of summer. Strawberries, blueberries, sweet oranges, and crunchy pecans are nestled in a bed of bright greens, and then tossed a homemade poppy seed dressing.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time15

Course: lunch, Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings: large salads

Calories: 381kcal

Author: Rachel

Cost: $17

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

8 cups Salad Greens
½ cup Mandarin Orange Slices Drained if using canned
1 ½ cup Blueberries
1 lb Strawberries About 15-20 strawberries
1 cup Pecans Whole or Chopped
½ cup Red Onion Sliced Thin
1 lb Chicken Breast Grilled or sauteed

Poppyseed Dressing

½ cup Mayonnaise I use regular, but you could use light if you prefer.
1 tablespoon Milk
1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
4 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
1 tablespoon Poppyseeds
½ teaspoon Ground Mustard
½ teaspoon Onion Powder
¼ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Whisk together salad dressing ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use. The dressing blends and gets sweeter over time but can be used immediately.
Wash greens and fruits. Slice strawberries and red onion. Grill or sauté chicken as desired and slice.
Layer greens and lettuce on a platter or large salad bowl. Arrange remaining salad ingredients (oranges, blueberries, strawberries, pecans, and red onion) over top.
Drizzle dressing just before serving or serve on the side and allow guests to add their own.

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