Poppyseed Pine Nut Chicken Salad Recipes

POPPYSEED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the chicken, grapes, walnuts, and onions in a medium size mixing bowl. Drizzle with poppyseed dressing and stir to coat.
• Serve immediately in sandwiches, with crackers, or on top of a garden salad. Refrigerate any leftovers. Enjoy!

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine sliced strawberries, olive oil, white vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, onion, mustard, salt, and pepper in a food processor and process dressing until smooth.
• Combine diced chicken, sliced strawberries, and pecans in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH PINE NUTS AND RAISINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.
• Prepare the croutons by spreading bread cubes over prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray cubes with oil or cooking spray and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool.
• Prepare the dressing by whisking together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, honey, rosemary, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Prepare the salad by placing the chicken in a pan and cover with water. Bring just to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat, drain and cool; dice or pull into shreds.
• Combine the chicken with the celery, raisins and lemon peel.
• When ready to serve, stir together the lemon juice and olive oil. Tear the lettuce into small pieces and toss with the lemon and oil mixture. Divide between plates and top with the chicken salad. Garnish with onion rings, a sprinkling of pine nuts and the croutons.

CHICKEN POPPY SEED SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Boil the chicken in a large pot filled with water until done, about 45 minutes. Drain the chicken and set aside to cool. Once the chicken is cooled, dice into small pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the celery, grapes, almonds, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, poppy seeds and dill. Mix until the salad is fully combined. Cut the crusts off of the bread and place a few tablespoons in between each sandwich, pressing to make it easy to pick up. Cut on the diagonal to make 2 triangles to serve.

POPPYSEED CHICKEN SALAD

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.

CHICKEN POPPY SEED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine limeade concentrate and pepper; add the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours., Drain and discard marinade. In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, onion, mustard and salt. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds., In a large serving bowl, toss spinach with strawberries, peas, onion, chicken and 1/2 cup dressing. Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate leftover dressing.

POPPY SEED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain well. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the chicken, almonds, onion, cranberries and celery. Stir in the pasta. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

LEMON POPPY SEED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the penne pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water until the pasta is cold; drain well.
• Place the drained penne pasta into a large mixing bowl, and stir in the chicken, celery, cranberries, and green onions. Pour in the salad dressing and lemon juice; stir until evenly mixed.